Fog disrupts Heathrow and London City flights on 9 November
At a glance
Fog disrupted flights at Heathrow and London City on Monday 9 November 2026. The Standard’s 08:00 UK-time list showed 19 cancelled Heathrow departures and five from London City. Check your booking for rerouting or refund options. UK261 covers UK departures, while EU261 can also apply depending on the route and operating airline.
19 departures
listed as cancelled at Heathrow
Five departures
listed as cancelled at London City
08:00 UK time
The Standard’s morning snapshot
In this article
Quick facts
Facts checked
- Date
- Monday 9 November 2026
- Airports
- Heathrow (LHR) and London City (LCY)
- Reported conditions
- Fog and reduced visibility
- Snapshot
- 08:00 UK time
Confirmed: The Standard’s dated list showed cancellations at both airports. Heathrow weather observations recorded low visibility during the morning.
Still uncertain: The final number of cancellations, the cause of each flight’s disruption and individual rebooking outcomes remain unverified.
Did you fly from an EU airport? Check whether the EU rules may apply
The check only covers flights that may fall under EU261: departures from an airport in the EU, or flights to the EU operated by an EU airline. Airlate does not currently handle claims under the UK rules (UK261), which normally cover departures from the UK. Which flights EU261 covers
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Another flight problemWhat to do now
Check both legs
Look up your own flight number and date with the operating airline. Check any return journey or connection separately.
Review replacement travel
If your flight was cancelled and you still need to travel, ask for the available rerouting options before accepting a refund.
Keep messages and receipts
Save the airline’s explanation, rebooking offers, final arrival time and receipts for reasonable necessary expenses.
Your passenger rights
UK261 covers flights departing the UK. EU261 can cover flights departing the EU and flights arriving in the EU from the UK on an EU airline, subject to the applicable conditions. Airlate handles EU261 claims only.
Refund or rerouting
Passengers on a covered cancelled flight may have a choice between reimbursement and alternative travel.
Assistance during qualifying waits
Meals and, if necessary, overnight accommodation and transport may be due while you wait for an alternative flight.
The cause of your flight matters
Fog that prevents safe operations can be extraordinary. The carrier must show how it caused your disruption and that reasonable measures could not avoid it.
What was reported at the two airports?
Most of the Heathrow departures in The Standard’s list were British Airways flights. At London City, the list included Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Luxembourg and Zurich services. The published list describes departures identified by 08:00, including flights scheduled for later that morning.
Flight tracking totals may include arrivals or reflect a different time. Keep those figures separate from the newspaper’s departure count. Check the airline for the latest status of your own flight.
Do UK261 or EU261 apply?
UK261 applies to flights leaving Heathrow or London City regardless of airline. EU261 can also cover a flight from London to an EU airport when it is operated by an EU airline. For an EU departure to London, EU261 can apply even with a UK carrier. Eligibility depends on the itinerary and operating carrier.
For a covered cancellation, ask about the available reimbursement and rerouting options. If waiting for replacement travel, ask the airline about meals and accommodation where needed. See our cancelled flight guide.
Can fog affect fixed compensation?
Weather that prevents safe operation can qualify as an extraordinary circumstance. A general weather warning does not establish the cause of an individual cancellation. Ask the operating airline for its reason and keep records of the options it offered.
Frequently asked questions
The Standard listed 19 from Heathrow and five from London City as of 08:00 UK time on 9 November. This was a morning snapshot.
For a covered cancellation, refund or rerouting options remain available under the applicable rules. Assistance during qualifying waits is assessed separately from fixed compensation.
EU261 can apply because the flight departs the EU, even when the operating airline is British Airways. Other eligibility conditions still apply.
Did you fly from an EU airport? Check whether the EU rules may apply
The check only covers flights that may fall under EU261: departures from an airport in the EU, or flights to the EU operated by an EU airline. Airlate does not currently handle claims under the UK rules (UK261), which normally cover departures from the UK. Which flights EU261 covers
Free preliminary check. You can change your choice later.
Another flight problemShow all 4 sources
Every factual statement in this article rests on one of the sources below: EU regulations, judgments of the EU Court of Justice and the authorities' own pages.
Sources
- Heathrow and London City Airport flights cancelled as thick fog shrouds capital · The Standard · News media · retrieved 2026-11-09
- Heathrow Airport weather · FlightAware · News media · retrieved 2026-11-09
- Cancellations · UK Civil Aviation Authority · Authority · retrieved 2026-11-09
- Air passenger rights · European Union / Your Europe · Authority · retrieved 2026-11-09