Melbourne Airport chaos as dozens of flights cancelled due to thick ...

A thick layer of fog blanketing Melbourne on Tuesday morning is causing chaos for airline travellers with 29 flights cancelled so far.

The disrupted services were arriving and departing flights and more cancellations are likely to occur.

The cancellations have occurred from all three of the major airlines.

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Passengers are being told to check with their airline if they are travelling this morning.

“Heavy fog is causing chaos for travellers,” Sunrise newsreader Edwina Bartholomew said.

“Twenty-nine domestic flights in and out of the city have been cancelled already this morning.

“Delays of up to an hour for those flying into Melbourne and drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads this morning.”