Thunderstorms Disrupt Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick Flights

London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports are experiencing significant flight delays affecting hundreds of passengers after extreme heatwaves shifted into volatile thunderstorms. Over 800 flights have faced disruptions on Saturday, with air traffic control agencies implementing temporary restrictions to manage the safety of the airspace.

The disruption follows a record-breaking June heatwave, where temperatures in Suffolk peaked at 37.3C on Friday. The sudden meteorological shift has created unstable air conditions stretching across south-east England, forcing flight paths to be diverted and creating cascading scheduling issues across European aviation networks.

Airlines, including British Airways and Easyjet, have apologized for the massive cancellations and delays, advising passengers to verify flight status before arriving at the hubs. As an amber heat warning remains in effect until Sunday, aviation authorities caution that uncertainty regarding storm development may continue to cause further interruptions for the remainder of the weekend.