On June 28, 2026, intense thunderstorms affected London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, resulting in the disruption of over 900 flights. This severe weather event followed a period of hot weather across the UK and triggered a sharp halt to the preceding heatwave.
Approximately 40,000 passengers were impacted by cancellations and delays caused by the storms. Airlines faced ongoing operational challenges throughout the day as they attempted to manage the extensive backlog created by the disruptions at these major UK airports.
