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Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
BBC UK Saturday 27 June 2026, 10:47 UTC 1 min read
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More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.
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