A lightning strike and extreme weather disrupt operations at London Luton Airport, leading to flight cancellations and diversions on Thursday evening. Reports from multiple outlets say air traffic control systems are knocked out, forcing flights to be grounded and rerouted.
Both accounts describe a scenario in which the airport’s ability to manage arrivals and departures is affected, resulting in widespread disruption for passengers. The Evening Standard links the interruption to extreme weather conditions alongside the lightning strike, while The Mirror emphasizes the strike as the direct trigger. Neither outlet provides details on any injuries, the number of flights affected, or how long normal operations take to resume.
