Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Severe thunderstorms have caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded on grounded planes during a period of record-breaking heat.
Why it matters
The disruption highlights the vulnerability of major travel hubs to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
British Airways was among the airlines disrupted by ATC restrictions put in place due to thunderstorms. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA British Airways was among the airlines disrupted by ATC restrictions put in place due to thunderstorms. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Air transport Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe
The reporting focuses on the logistical impact of weather on travel, though it mentions the broader context of a heatwave.
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