Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos looms as UK and France brace for Storm Goretti

Ferries, airports and trains: Travel chaos looms as UK and France brace for Storm Goretti

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Key Points:

  • Storm Goretti is causing severe travel disruption across the UK, with a rare red wind warning issued for south-west England and amber snow alerts in Wales, the Midlands, and northern England.
  • Channel Island airports in Jersey and Guernsey will close from 6pm, with most flights cancelled or rescheduled, and residents urged to stay indoors during peak storm hours.
  • Rail services are heavily affected, with cancellations and reduced timetables across Cornwall, England, and Scotland, while France's SNCF has also suspended several services due to strong winds.
  • Airlines such as Loganair have grounded flights to affected regions but are offering free rebooking options, and major UK airports like Heathrow and Gatwick are experiencing delays and cancellations.