Luton Airport Flights Resume After Lightning Strike Causes Cancellations, Diversions

Luton Airport experienced substantial flight disruption following a lightning strike on its air traffic control tower. The incident resulted in numerous cancellations and diversions, affecting passengers attempting to depart from or arrive at the London hub.

Operations have since resumed, with the airport confirming that the technical issue in the control tower, caused by the strike, has been addressed. However, the knock-on effects of the disruption are expected to continue, as airlines work to re-schedule affected services and re-route passengers.

Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on their flights. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to meteorological events, potentially impacting the UK's air travel network.