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40,000 Passengers Stranded After Thunderstorm-Induced Flight Cancellations at London Airports

40,000 Passengers Stranded After Thunderstorm-Induced Flight Cancellations at London Airports
Image: Total Policing Public Notice Schedule 7 Terrorism Act sign, immigration hall, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Hounslow, London, UK (I was told off for photographing this) by gruntzooki via flickr, by-sa

On June 30, 2026, intense thunderstorms resulted in widespread flight cancellations at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The adverse weather conditions significantly affected airport operations, causing major disruptions throughout the day.

Approximately 40,000 travelers found themselves stranded due to the flight interruptions. Both Heathrow and Gatwick experienced substantial operational challenges as a direct consequence of the severe thunderstorms.