Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Summary
Thunderstorms and heavy rain caused major flight delays and cancellations at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. More than 600 flights were delayed or cancelled, leaving passengers stuck for hours, as air traffic control expected the disruption to continue due to bad weather in southeast England.Key Facts
- Severe thunderstorms hit London after several days of very hot weather.
- Over 600 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick were delayed or cancelled.
- Some flights were delayed for more than six hours.
- Air traffic control warned of ongoing disruptions due to bad weather.
- Passengers reported long waits onboard planes without air conditioning.
- British Airways and easyJet made schedule changes and cancellations because of the weather.
- Smaller UK airports like Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, and London City also experienced delays.
- Airlines are offering refunds, rebooking options, and assistance like hotel stays to affected passengers.
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