Another raft of flights cancelled amid thick fog & 70mph winds to hit after weekend of travel chaos for thousands

ANOTHER raft of flights have been cancelled as thick fog and 70mph winds hit following a weekend of travel chaos for thousands.

Restrictions have been in place at Gatwick Airport since Friday due to fog, disrupting travel plans for countless passengers.

More than 20 flights today from Britain's second busiest airport were cancelled in advance, with other passengers being warned of delays throughout the day.

A Gatwick spokesperson said: “Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility.

“Some flights may be delayed throughout the day.

“London Gatwick apologises for any inconvenience.

“Passengers should contact their airline for further information.”

Passengers on flights delayed by more than two hours may be entitled to assistance, including food and drink or overnight accommodation if necessary.

You can check your compensation rights on the .

This comes as blizzards, 70mph winds, and up to eight inches of snow are set to batter Britain over the New Year and potentially bring more travel chaos.

Almost every part of the country is covered by at least one of the multiple weather warnings that have been issued by the Met Office between today and Thursday.

On New Year's Eve, delays to all types of transport are "likely" as strong winds persist and may reach speeds of up to 70mph in England and Northern Ireland, the forecaster warned.

Scotland may also see up to 20cm of snow in areas of higher ground, while strong winds have the potential to "exacerbate impacts" and create "blizzard conditions".

On New Year's Day itself, snowfall could be up to 25cm deep in Central Tayside and Fife, the East Midlands, northern England and the Lothian borders.

Very strong winds of up to 60mph are forecast across the whole of England and Wales all day Wednesday and into Thursday morning, with gusts of 75mph likely around coastal areas and hills, according to the Met Office.