Severe thunderstorms have led to widespread flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, stranding passengers on grounded planes amid sweltering conditions.
Severe thunderstorms disrupted ~800 flights at London airports June 28, forcing BA and EasyJet to cancel and reroute operations. Critical infrastructure—ATC systems, routing algorithms, coordination—underscore supply chain vulnerability to severe weather disruption.
Several airlines, including British Airways, have had to adjust their schedules
Jun 28, 2026
11:03 am
What's the storySevere thunderstorms sweeping through southern England have wreaked havoc on air travel, with nearly 800 flights delayed and dozens canceled at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports yesterday.
According to flight tracking data, the stormy weather and temporary air traffic restrictions impacted operations at both airports.
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