British Royal News says that if you are looking to fly out of London on Monday, you might find yourself in a pickle. That’s because more than 100 Heathrow flights have been canceled to “avoid noise” during Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Here’s what you need to know.
According to new reports, Heathrow has announced that 15 percent of its flights on Monday will be halted in order to avoid noise during Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. The airport said it wants to ensure the skies over London will be quiet during the two-minute national silence as the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey nears its end shortly before noon. No flights will be allowed to take off or land from 15 minutes before the silence starts until 15 minutes after it ends.
British Airways Cancels Flights Ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Departures and arrivals will also be halted during the arrival of the funeral cortege and procession at Windsor Castle, and diverted around the castle during the private family service on Monday night. British Airways – the most-affected airline – will cancel 100 short-haul flights due to the restrictions. Virgin Atlantic said it will cancel four flights.
A Heathrow spokesman said: “Heathrow, Nats (the air traffic control provider) and airlines are supporting the ceremonial aspects for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the committal service at Windsor Castle on Monday. As a mark of respect, operations to and from the airport will be subject to appropriate changes in order to avoid noise disruption at certain locations at specific times on Monday.”
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at 11am at Westminster Abbey. Following the funeral, the coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. From Wellington Arch, the coffin will travel to Windsor and once there, the State Hearse will travel to St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle via the Long Walk. A Committal Service will then take place in St George’s Chapel.
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