Lightning strike disrupts flights at Luton Airport

A lightning strike on air traffic control systems at Luton Airport has affected flight landings and schedules.

A spokesperson for the airport said operations were suspended between 17:40 and 19:15 BST, "resulting in a number of cancellations and diversions" to flights.

The disruption had coincided with a "period of severe weather" in the area that had resulted in flash flooding, they added.

The spokesperson apologised for any disruption caused and advised passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline.

"Flights to and from London Luton Airport have now resumed following an earlier suspension of operations caused by a lightning strike affecting Air Traffic Control equipment," the spokesperson said.

"The disruption coincided with a period of severe weather across the area, resulting in flash flooding on local roads, and the airport approach.

"As operations return to normal, some flights may continue to experience delays or cancellations as airlines work to recover their schedules."

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