A “perfect storm” of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas getaway period – with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds.The Met Office said yellow warnings for wind,

Weather warnings for strong winds have come into force in parts of the UK as millions of people take to the roads ahead of Christmas. The Met Office says gusts could reach 80mph in the far north of Scotland, with winds of 50-60mph further south.

Watch as planes struggle to land in strong winds at London’s Heathrow Airport on Sunday (22 December). Thousands of travellers hoping to reach home for Christmas have had to organise last-minute alternatives,

The RAC estimated seven million trips would be made on major roads during the weekend, predicting congestion hotspots will include both directions of the M25 and the M23 to Gatwick

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport amid ‘severe gales’ as millions of Brits travel for Christmas.

A spokesman for the airport confirmed a 'small number of flights' have been cancelled so far today owing to 'strong winds and airspace restrictions'

The owners of London-Heathrow Airport have announced a $3 billion investment plan for 2025 and 2026 to fund airport improvements and updates.

Heathrow said on Wednesday it planned to invest 2.3 billion pounds ($2.92 billion) over the next two years to upgrade Britain's busiest airport.

Over 100 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport as strong winds of up to 75mph strike across the UK, causing disruption to Christmas travel plans. The cancellations come during what is expected to be Heathrow's busiest Christmas period ever.

Planes land in windy conditions at London’s Heathrow Airport Planes land in windy conditions at London's Heathrow Airport. The Met Office has put a yellow wind warning in place over much of the country until Sunday night.