Heathrow Airport chaos as 90 flights axed & 200 delayed due to ‘severe gales’ amid busiest Xmas getaway on record

DOZENS of flights from Heathrow have been cancelled and hundreds more delayed amid the busiest Christmas getaway surge on record.

Currently, 33 flights have been axed today and another 58 tomorrow, with Met Office weather warnings in place for “severe” 80mph gales.

Simon JonesPassengers queue at Heathrow Airport terminal five[/caption] PA:Press Association90 flights have been cancelled[/caption] MET OfficeA yellow weather warning for wind is also in place[/caption]

And 200 further flights are currently delayed.