More than 100 flights cancelled as flight operations will be altered during the Queen’s state funeral

Flights operations to be affected at London Heathrow Airport on Monday during events around the Queen’s state funeral.

Heathrow Airport says 15% of its schedule will be altered on Monday, as a mark of respect to ensure the skies over London fall quiet during events around the Queen’s state funeral.

Affected operations :

• Flight operations will stop before the 2 minute silence at end of the funeral.
• No arrivals 1.45PM- 2.20PM for hearse procession.
• No departures 3.03PM-4.45PM for ceremonial procession via Long Walk to Windsor Castle.
• Reduced departures 4.45PM-9PM for Committal service at St George’s Chapel.

British Airways is cancelling 100 flights and Virgin Atlantic is cancelling 4 flights.

British Airways plan to fly larger aircraft on some short haul routes to have more passengers capacities. Passengers will be contacted later today if their flights are affected.