29 May 2018 | 07:09 PM UTC
UK: Flights disrupted at London airports due to thunderstorms May 29
Thunderstorms impact hundreds of flights to and from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), and London Luton (LTN) airports; confirm flight reservations
Event
Severe thunderstorms around London continue to cause flight disruptions to and from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Tuesday, May 29. According to Eurocontrol, Europe’s air traffic control group, moderate to significant delays are being reported in London due to flooding and low visibility. Some airlines have also canceled regional flights from LTN and LGW. The UK Met has issued a “yellow warning” (indicating that there is a chance of damaging flooding or lightning strikes) for London through Wednesday, May 30. Further flight disruptions are possible in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals traveling to, from, or through London-area airports are advised to confirm their flight reservations and to contact their airline for additional information.
