Passengers urged to check status of their flights as low visibility brought on by difficult weather conditions impact journeys

Delays of up to four hours at the country’s busiest airports, including Manchester and London Gatwick, as thick fog disrupts travel

Much of the UK has been shrouded in fog in recent days and the weather is having an impact as airports attempt to resume their normal flight schedules.

"Restrictions of this sort are only ever applied to maintain safety." A London Gatwick spokesperson said: "Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility.

Gatwick Airport is among several airports in the UK that are facing travel disruption due to fog on Friday, December 27