As a result of the fog, the airline said Air Traffic Control must subsequently allow “greater space between landing aircraft in fog or during periods of low visibility”.
BA said this would mean a “reduced number of aircraft being allowed to land each hour.”
It added: “We are sorry for the difficulties caused by the poor weather and will do all we can to minimise the effect it has on our operations.”
Elsewhere a coach overturned on the M40 earlier today while driving in the heavy fog.
The vehicle veered off a motorway slip road and overturned, with passengers suffering a variety of injuries, according to South Central Ambulance Service.
Flights affected by fog in south of England
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