Travel misery has hit holidaymakers and locals alike after thick fog swept over Tenerife North Airport, causing major disruption to flights on Monday morning.
Air traffic controllers confirmed on the social media platform X that they had been forced to activate low visibility procedures after dense fog engulfed the area, throwing air traffic operations into chaos.
At least 20 flights were affected, with long delays, rebookings, and some cancellations reported. In addition to this, several inter-island flights were diverted to Tenerife South Airport in an effort to keep the skies moving.
Passengers were warned to expect extended waits on the ground as air traffic controllers implement strict safety protocols for adverse weather conditions. Security concerns have prompted holding patterns and slower operations, adding to the growing backlog of flights.
Fog is a common phenomenon at this time of year in the Los Rodeos area, often leading to frustrating delays and last-minute changes to arrival and departure schedules. Authorities are urging travellers to check directly with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
The disruption continued this morning even though visibility had improved, as they aim to return to full normal operations.
