Flight delays expected at OR Tambo airport all day due to early morning fog

Poor visibility due to the early morning fog around OR Tambo International Airport caused 24 flights to be diverted to other local, coastal and regional airports, reports the Kempton Express.

“The good news is that the weather improved during the morning and flights have begun to land and depart from the airport,” said Leigh Gunkel-Keuler, spokesperson for the airport.

She did, however, urge passengers to remain in touch with their airlines through the respective airline contact numbers and websites for up-to-date information about delays.

“Given the earlier diversions, we will be challenged with managing flight backlogs throughout the course of the day in order to accommodate those flights which were diverted,” she said.

Gunkel-Keuler said that given this backlog, passengers scheduled to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport would experience considerable delays throughout the day.

“As airport management we urge all passengers to please prepare for such delays and we apologise for the inconvenience.”

Earlier on Monday it was reported about 50 people were left injured on Monday morning following numerous collisions on the N12 between the Etwatwa and Putfontein Road turn-off in Benoni, apparently caused by the heavy mist.

– Caxton News Service

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