More than 400 flights in Beijing were cancelled or delayed yesterday as heavy fog caused by a cold front and pollution interrupted air traffic across northern and eastern China.
Hong Kong's Airport Authority said 30 flights were delayed between the city and Beijing, and that the traffic situation today was unclear.
Beijing Capital International Airport said at least 284 flights were cancelled and 180 flights delayed as visibility dropped to below 200 metres. While visibility improved in the afternoon, there was a large backlog of delayed flights. The emergency plan for massive delays had been activated at the airport yesterday, CCTV reported.
Xinhua said heavy fog affected airports in Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Harbin, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Shantou and Zhanjiang. Visibility at Tianjin airport was down to 50 metres.
Flag carrier Air China said 210 of its flights across the country were delayed by midday, Xinhua reported.
Authorities in Shandong province issued an 'orange' fog warning that imposed speed limits on all highways and expressways.
