BRITISH Airways has been forced to cancel a number of flights due to Storm Eunice hitting the UK today.

The storm – pegged to be one of the worst in decades – has already caused widespread disruption across the UK as 100mph winds are expected to hit.

British Airways said on Twitter: "The arrival flow rate at London Heathrow is being reduced due to gale force winds.

"If you want to change your flight, send us a DM with more information and we'll be happy to take a look at this for you."

Some passengers had already had their flights cancellled, with traveller Marin Koderisch claiming his return flight to Verona was affected by the reduction.

The airline said in a statement: "Like other airlines, we're expecting extreme weather conditions at airports across the UK as a result of Storm Eunice, which will cause significant disruption.

"Safety is our number one priority, and we're cancelling a number of flights.

"We're doing everything we can to minimise disruption for our customers, including putting on larger aircraft where possible and providing a range of flexible rebooking options.

"We'd like to thank customers for their patience and advise them to check the latest flight information on our website before heading to the airport."

Passengers who are affected will be able to rebook their flights for free if travelling short-haul.

Airports across the UK have been issuing warnings to passengers and cancelling flights.

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Exeter Airport in Devon cancelled three flights to Edinburgh, Exeter and Belfast.

And Heathrow urged passengers to keep up to date with the latest information as “high winds and poor weather can cause last-minute delays”.

Gatwick Airport tweeted: "Weather Warning. Be advised that due to storm Eunice, there is the possibility for disruption to flights, and the shuttle service to North terminal on Friday, between approximately 10am and 4pm.

"Please arrive earlier if you are flying from Gatwick."

A spokesperson for East Midlands said: "When strong winds are forecast it is less about the strength of the wind and more about the direction.

"With strong winds forecast in the coming days, we advise that passengers contact their airlines if they have concerns about a flight."

Travel disruption has resulted in other closures across the UK too,, following Storm Dudley.

Legoland in Windsor has confirmed it will be closing its doors due to the adverse weather while the London Eye.

All trains have been cancelled in Wales while a Danger to life warning has been issued across all of England.

Brits have been warned to not travel on the roads after a man tragically died during Storm Dudley's unrelenting winds.

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