Snow: Gatwick closed until Friday

AFTER heavy snow overnight and with forecasts of further snow, Gatwick Airport will remain closed until at least 6am on Friday morning.

The airport is doing everything it can to resume operations, however conditions have deteriorated considerably.

Teams are working around the clock to make the runway safe for aircraft to use and get airlines and passengers flying again.

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There will be no flights arriving or departing until further notice, and passengers can expect further disruption, delays and cancellations as long as the severe weather continues.

Passengers should not to travel to the airport without having checked that the airport is open. Passengers scheduled to fly out today or tomorrow should check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

Information is also available on the website at www.gatwickairport.com or by following Twitter @Gatwick_Airport.

Train services to and from the airport will continue to be limited and road networks are also severely affected by the weather.

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