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Thunderstorms Trigger 900+ Cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick Today

Thunderstorms Trigger 900+ Cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick Today
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 in London resulted in the cancellation of more than 900 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. This significant disruption affected flight schedules across the two major airports, severely impacting air traffic operations.

As a result of these cancellations, an estimated 40,000 passengers were left stranded, unable to proceed with their travel plans. The severe weather conditions were the direct cause of the widespread interruption to services, marking a challenging day for travelers and airport authorities alike.