Summary
- Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain disrupted air travel across the United Kingdom, causing widespread delays and cancellations at London’s two busiest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick.
- The adverse weather affected airport operations, with more than 900 arriving and departing flights experiencing delays.
- Gatwick Airport also reported significant delays as airlines worked to manage the impact of the severe weather.
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain disrupted air travel across the United Kingdom, causing widespread delays and cancellations at London’s two busiest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick.
After a spell of unusually hot weather, storms swept across parts of the country on Saturday, creating difficult flying conditions. The adverse weather affected airport operations, with more than 900 arriving and departing flights experiencing delays. The disruption left thousands of passengers facing long waits and travel uncertainty.
Flight information boards at Heathrow showed several cancellations on routes to European destinations, while many other services departed behind schedule. Gatwick Airport also reported significant delays as airlines worked to manage the impact of the severe weather.
The UK’s air traffic control service warned that poor weather conditions could continue to disrupt flights on Sunday, advising travelers to prepare for possible delays throughout the weekend.
Airport authorities at both Heathrow and Gatwick urged passengers to check the latest status of their flights with their respective airlines before leaving for the airport. They also encouraged travelers to allow extra time for their journeys and stay updated on any changes to their travel plans.
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