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Thunderstorms Cause Hundreds of Flight Disruptions at Heathrow and Gatwick June 29

Thunderstorms Cause Hundreds of Flight Disruptions at Heathrow and Gatwick June 29
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Severe thunderstorms developing over the weekend have resulted in significant flight disruptions at London’s two leading airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. On June 29, 2026, more than 900 flights were grounded due to adverse weather conditions, causing widespread operational challenges.

Thousands of passengers faced delays and cancellations as the weather affected both domestic and international routes from London. The storms have led to ongoing difficulties in managing flight schedules, with operations at both airports impacted throughout the day.