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Severe Thunderstorms Disrupt Flights at Heathrow and Gatwick on June 27

Severe Thunderstorms Disrupt Flights at Heathrow and Gatwick on June 27
Image: Neo-socialist-realist Aeroflot ad, Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, Hounslow, London, UK by gruntzooki via flickr, by-sa

On June 27, heavy thunderstorms disrupted operations at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, resulting in hundreds of flight delays throughout the day. The severe weather impacted air traffic, causing widespread interruptions at two of the UK’s busiest airports.

Passengers endured prolonged delays that lasted as long as six hours, with many left waiting in terminals due to cancellations and rescheduled flights, particularly at Heathrow. The adverse weather conditions created significant challenges for travellers and airport staff alike as they managed the disrupted schedules.