Widespread fog has triggered major disruption at Britain's busiest airports, with dozens of flights cancelled and hundreds more delayed across the country. Passengers at Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow airports are facing significant travel disruption as air traffic restrictions have been implemented due to poor visibility.

More than 1,000 flights were delayed at London Heathrow and Gatwick on Friday as fog created travel chaos for UK airports.

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

Air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats has said.