British tourists stranded in Canary Islands after Saharan sandstorm blows in

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Dozens of flights have been cancelled due to poor visibility, leaving holidaymakers stuck at airports

British holidaymakers have been stranded at airports in the Canary Islands after a Saharan sandstorm left the holiday destination coated with dust, reducing visibility for aircraft.

 

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No hotel accommodation left. British Airways ignoring emails. Iberia staff unhelpful. britishairways

bradconnor the things you'll do to extend your holiday.

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