Fog disrupts travel with 29 flight cancellations at Melbourne Airport
- Severe fog has covered Melbourne this morning, impacting airport operations.
- 29 domestic flights were canceled, and many others are delayed by 30-60 minutes.
- Travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates and prepare for potential further disruptions.
Today, Melbourne, Australia, experienced severe disruptions at its airport due to a heavy blanket of fog affecting visibility. The adverse weather resulted in the cancellation of 29 domestic flights, with many others facing delays ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. The airport had declared it was operating under low visibility conditions and advised arriving aircraft to expect significant wait times. Although flights departing from Melbourne Airport were initially held, conditions improved later in the morning, allowing flights to resume as visibility began to lift. Passengers were urged to check with their airlines for updates and plan accordingly, as further cancellations were still possible as the weather conditions continued to fluctuate throughout the day.