Fogbound passenger's action grounded

A PASSENGER has tried to sue Aurigny for not flying when it was foggy.

But Marc Littlewood's claim for more than £500 after his flight was cancelled was thrown out of the Petty Debts Court yesterday.

He said the 18 February service to East Midlands was grounded for operational reasons, but Aurigny said fog prevented flying for five hours.

Mr Littlewood, 58 (pictured), who works for Roadside Technologies, actioned the airline for costs he incurred, plus loss of earnings.

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