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40,000 stranded by cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick on June 28, 2026

40,000 stranded by cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick on June 28, 2026
Image: Transfer desk line at Zürich airport. We stood here for 4 hours. by kalleboo via flickr, by

Severe thunderstorms on June 28, 2026, triggered extensive flight cancellations at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The weather conditions significantly disrupted planned flight operations across both major hubs.

As a result of these cancellations, approximately 40,000 travelers were left stranded at the two airports. The disruption affected a large number of departures and arrivals throughout the day, leading to widespread travel difficulties for passengers.