Flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday afternoon during the Queen’s coffin procession. British Airways has cancelled 16 short-haul flights due to airspace restrictions to ensure the procession isn’t disturbed.
Heathrow Airport said in a statement that they will be making “appropriate alterations to our operation” during the mourning period, “out of respect” of the events. Flights will be disrupted between 1.50pm and 3.40pm on Wednesday to “ensure silence over central London as the ceremonial procession moves from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall”.
More flights are expected to be scrapped during the Queen’s funeral on Monday. Heathrow said: “Out of respect for the period of mourning following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, some flights between 13:50–15:40 on Wed 14 Sept will be disrupted to ensure silence during the ceremonial procession.
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“Passengers will be notified by their airlines directly of any changes to flights. We anticipate further changes to the Heathrow operation on Monday September 19, when Her Majesty’s funeral is due to take place, and will communicate those in more detail over the coming days.
“We apologise for the disruption these changes cause, as we work to limit the impact on the upcoming events.”
The Civil Aviation Authority has also imposed a restriction on airspace over central London which bans aircraft – including drones – flying below 2,500ft between September 9-19.
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