Fans of Larne FC are said to be “absolutely gutted” as the foggy weather conditions have left them stranded at Belfast City Airport, unable to travel for their team’s European away day.
Larne FC are set to play against Slovanian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana on Thursday at 8pm.
However, Belfast City Airport has cancelled the majority of its flights as a weather warning for fog continues to impact travellers.
Out of 18 flights scheduled to arrive at Belfast City Airport, 13 have been cancelled, two others say they’ve been diverted to Belfast International Airport, while one says it’s been diverted to London Heathrow.
Of 10 scheduled departures this evening, they were all cancelled.
Lyn Kernoghan said: “As a Larne fan for many years I am gutted. We’ve been at the Belfast City airport since 12.30pm today.
“We were all so looking forward to the match. We are still looking at options but everything we try comes to a blank. We’ve looked at London to Venice, Munich, Paris.
“The main problem at the minute is we can’t get flights from the International to the mainland.”
She said that herself, and most other Larne fans have lost over £500, due to the travel difficulties and are “absolutely gutted”.
Belfast City Airport
Flights still appear to be arriving and departing from Belfast International this evening.
Earlier, the Met Office confirmed that a weather warning has been issued for fog across all six counties in Northern Ireland which will result in “difficult driving conditions”,
The yellow warning will remain in place until 8am on Thursday.
Fog has already caused havoc with travel in Northern Ireland today, with a number of planes unable to land at Belfast City Airport.
The Met Office has said Wednesday’s fog is expected to expand and become fairly widespread, with visibilities in some places falling below 100m.
“This will make for difficult driving conditions and may also lead to disruption of public transport,” the Met Office explained.
“With temperatures close to, and in places below freezing, icy patches in freezing fog will be an additional hazard.”
Motorists have been advised to give themselves the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary.
The Met Office added: “Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights, and check they are working before setting off on your journey.
“Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel, may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company, and follow their advice.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”
Meanwhile, commuters waking up this morning were faced with frost, heavy mist and fog in many parts of the country with the lack of wind meaning the conditions are slow to clear.
At one point this morning flight tracking data showed five aircraft – including flights from Manchester, Birmingham and London – circling Belfast City Airport waiting for conditions to clear.
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News Catch up – Wednesday 27th November