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'Severe Thunderstorms' Cause Chaos at Airport as FIVE Flights Diverted to Essex
- On Thursday, August 27, London Luton Airport suspended operations for around 95 minutes after a lightning strike disabled Air Traffic Control equipment during severe thunderstorms.
- The disruption coincided with severe thunderstorms that caused flash flooding on local roads and the Airport Approach Road, restricting terminal access as Bedfordshire Police reported significant traffic delays.
- An estimated 30 services were impacted, with flights diverted to Stansted Airport and Gatwick, while one passenger reported being kept on the tarmac for two hours.
- Passenger Gary Nash described the scene as chaotic, noting that "200 or 300 people" faced cancellations with many queuing without information or assistance.
- London Luton Airport confirmed on Friday it is "open and fully operational," though airlines continue working to recover schedules and some flights may experience ongoing delays.
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