Holidaymakers have faced a more than three-hour delay at Gatwick Airport due to issues with the wintry weather.
Passengers on board British Airways Flight 2666 were due to jet off to Marrakech just before 9.30am from Sussex.
However, the aircraft has still yet to take to the air, with passengers forced to wait on the tarmac for more than three and a half hours after they were meant to leave.
Several flights have faced long delays after wintry conditions struck Sussex overnight.
Benedict Lintott, who is aboard the Morocco-bound flight, described the situation as a “complete shambles”.
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He said: “I’m waiting to fly to Marrakesh and we’ve been told the plane needs de-icing, but to be honest there is now no snow on the wings as it’s melted naturally.
“Apparently we are next in the queue for deicing, so we are doing to be another 40 minutes before departure.
“That makes us near on four hours late leaving. The whole thing is ridiculous.”
A spokeswoman for Gatwick Airport said: "The airport is open and flights are operating, however, there have been some delays due to the weather.
"Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline - and also local travel conditions - before departing for the airport."
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