On June 28, 2026, widespread thunderstorms disrupted operations at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports, resulting in extensive flight delays affecting hundreds of departures and arrivals. The severe weather conditions limited the ability of airlines operating at these airports to maintain their schedules throughout the day.
Passengers faced significant delays, with some stranded inside terminals for as long as six hours as airlines worked to resume normal services amidst ongoing storm conditions. Both Heathrow and Gatwick experienced prolonged waiting periods, causing inconvenience for travelers across multiple flights.
