Several flights diverted at Findel due to fog

Persistent fog affected operations at Luxembourg Airport in Findel on Sunday, leading to multiple flight diversions.

Mist and fog – “often persistent” – were expected throughout the day, according to forecasts issued by MeteoLux on Saturday afternoon. These conditions materialised as dense fog significantly reduced visibility and prevented several aircraft from landing in Findel.

Lux-Airport, the operator of Luxembourg Airport, reported that nine flights had been diverted since 10:00. Among them were four Luxair-operated flights.

In a press release issued shortly before 14:30, Luxair confirmed that “due to reduced visibility caused by fog at Luxembourg Airport, four Luxair flights were diverted to Liège and Brussels.”

Significant impact on operations

“These weather-related disruptions are having a significant impact on operations and may have repercussions across the entire network,” Luxair said, adding that it is “closely monitoring the situation and implementing all necessary measures to minimise disruption while ensuring passenger safety.”

Luxair advised passengers to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport and to allow sufficient time for their journey.

“Any changes will be communicated directly to affected passengers using the contact details provided at the time of booking. Luxair apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks passengers for their understanding,” the statement said.

In addition to the Luxair flights, five other aircraft were unable to land at Findel, according to FlightRadar:

• LX750 (Swiss), from Zurich, diverted to Brussels

• FR1791 (Ryanair), from Lisbon, diverted to Frankfurt

• KL1709 (KLM), from Amsterdam, diverted to Maastricht

• FR2862 (Ryanair), from Porto, diverted to Cologne

• IV7390 (GP Aviation), from Pristina, diverted to Cologne

(This article was first published on Virgule. AI translated, with editing and adaptation by Lucrezia Reale.)