Monday, November 25, 2024 A series of flight disruptions occurred at Heathrow Airport, with several flights either delayed or cancelled. Among the affected flights, SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ 06:40 departure to Stockholm and Air India’s 13:00 departure to Mumbai were cancelled, while numerous others, including British Airways’ flights to Madrid, Edinburgh, Vienna, Dublin, San Diego, and Antigua, as well as United Airlines’ flights to San Francisco, and TAP Portugal’s Lisbon flight, experienced significant delays. The widespread disruptions have raised questions about the potential impact of Storm Bert , which has been causing severe weather conditions across the region.
Although no official confirmation has linked the disruptions to the storm, its timing coincides with the adverse weather, which may have contributed to the operational challenges at the airport. Storm Bert’s heavy winds, rain, snow, and icy conditions created havoc, particularly for those traveling through Heathrow. Wind gusts of up to 75 mph in coastal areas and 65 mph inland caused dangerous flying conditions, forcing airlines to cancel or delay flights.
Travelers were left scrambling to reschedule trips or seek alternative routes as the storm intensified. For those attempting to fly into England, the situation was just as challenging, with airlines struggling to maintain schedules amid turbulent weather conditions. The storm’s impact extended beyond air travel, with widespread flooding in part.
