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Thunderstorms Trigger 40,000 Passenger Flight Cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick

Thunderstorms Trigger 40,000 Passenger Flight Cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick
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

Severe thunderstorms struck London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on June 28, 2026, resulting in an extended period of flight cancellations at both locations. The weather conditions caused considerable operational disruptions throughout the day.

These cancellations affected approximately 40,000 passengers, leaving many travelers stranded amid a backlog of delayed flights. The disruption led to widespread delays across the two major UK airports, challenging airline operations and passenger schedules.