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Lightning strike disrupts flights at Luton Airport

A lightning strike caused cancellations and diversions at Luton Airport.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 27, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC.

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The disruption affects air travelers and airport operations.

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Lightning strike disrupts flights at Luton Airport ↗bbc.co.uk · Article published: Aug 27, 2026, 7:43 PM UTC
Luton airport hit by lightning strike - flights cancelled and diverted ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
Luton airport hit by lightning strike - flights cancelled and diverted ↗mirror.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
Lightning strike triggers mass flight cancellations at London Luton Airport ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
London Luton Airport disruption after lightning strikes ↗watfordobserver.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
London Luton Airport disruption after lightning strikes ↗royston-crow.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
London Luton Airport disruption after lightning strikes ↗thecomet.net · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC
London Luton Airport disruption after lightning strikes ↗whtimes.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

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