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Thunderstorms delay 900 UK flights, some by 11 hours

9/6/2026

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  • UK air traffic controllers delayed about 900 flights because of thunderstorms.
  • Some flights waited up to 11 hours before takeoff.
  • Dozens of flights were cancelled amid the congestion.
  • Tim Atkinson warned climate change could cause simultaneous storms at all London airports.
  • He said such events could quickly shut down operations and endanger lives.