Two flights scheduled to land at Ireland West Airport Knock this morning were diverted to Shannon Airport due to adverse weather conditions. The disruption is attributed to low-hanging fog, with a nationwide status yellow fog warning set to take effect at 6:00 PM today.
The affected flights include FR8142 from Luton, initially expected to arrive at 10:30 AM, and FR9813 from Tenerife, scheduled for 10:35 AM. The diversions have also caused delays to outbound flight FR8143 back to Luton, which was originally planned to depart at 10:55 AM.
Another flight, RK890 from Edinburgh, faced delays as well, with its arrival time pushed from 11:20 AM to 12:30 PM.
Passengers are advised to check the latest flight updates on the airport’s official website: www.irelandwestairport.com/flight_information.
This weather-related disruption serves as a reminder for travelers to stay informed about potential delays, especially during periods of adverse conditions.