100s Of Flights Canceled: How Storm Bert Is Rocking UK Travel

Hundreds of flights have been canceled at airports nationwide this weekend as Storm Belt sweeps across the United Kingdom. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium, 121 departing flights were canceled at UK airports today, following 126 cancellations yesterday. This equates to over 6% and 5% of scheduled services, respectively.
Yesterday, 118 arriving flights were canceled, accounting for 6% of all scheduled arrivals. So far today, an additional 117 arriving flights have been canceled, representing 5% of scheduled arrivals. Meanwhile, the country’s largest airport, London Heathrow (LHR), has seen the highest number of cancelations due to the storm’s effects.
Cancelations at London Heathrow Airport
Rain nd heavy winds have disrupted flights at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). According to Flightradar24.com, the disruption index at LHR currently stands at five points, with average arrival delays of 78 minutes and average departure delays of 46 minutes.
Photo: Heathrow Airport
Aviation analytics company Cirium reported that from November 23 to November 24, 2024, a total of 134 outbound flights and 133 inbound flights were canceled at LHR Airport. Multiple airlines, including British Airways, Loganair, Swiss International Air Lines, and Eurowings, among other carriers, have canceled their flights from London’s busiest airport.
In addition, many airlines have delayed their flights coming from LHR. These airlines include Finnair, British Airways, and other carriers. Simple Flying has asked London Heathrow Airport for a comment.
London City Airport (LCY) is also facing flight disruptions. A number of airlines, including British Airways, Luxair, Swiss, and Helvetic Airways, have delayed or canceled their flights to and from the airport.
Photo: British Airways
Meanwhile, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted (STN), and London Luton Airport (LTN) appear to have minor delays as a result of the adverse weather conditions.
Flights disrupted in North East
Heavy snow caused flight delays at Newcastle Airport (NCL) on November 23, 2024. Some flights were canceled or diverted to Edinburgh (EDI) or Belfast (BFS) while the airport’s snow team tried to minimize disruption.
The storm’s impact extended beyond flight cancelations, causing significant disruption to ground transportation as well. Roads leading to the airport were heavily congested, and public transit experienced delays due to weather-related challenges. Passengers rushing to catch rescheduled flights had to contend with additional stress from disrupted rail and bus services.
Although the worst of Storm Bert is beginning to subside, its effects are still being felt. Clearing the backlog of canceled and delayed flights is expected to take several days, with disruptions rippling across Europe and beyond. Travelers are advised to remain flexible, stay in close communication with their airlines, and brace for ongoing disruptions.