Severe thunderstorms on June 29, 2026, resulted in widespread flight cancellations at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The adverse weather caused major disruption to both arriving and departing flights across the two major airports.
As a consequence of the cancellations, roughly 40,000 passengers have been left stranded amid ongoing delays. Multiple airlines were compelled to cancel services, affecting thousands of travellers attempting to fly in or out of the London area today.
Authorities at Heathrow and Gatwick are actively managing the situation as the weather continues to impact airport operations. Passengers at both airports are advised to check flight statuses
regularly due to the variable conditions and potential further delays.
