Flight Updates from Simon Calder for BA and easyJet

British Airways was badly affected by flight issues.

Travel expert Simon Calder warned BA and easyJet passengers about flight cancellations. Many flights were delayed or cancelled due to thunderstorms, affecting Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

On Saturday, over 900 flights were delayed, and some were cancelled. The worst-hit areas were South-East England and North-West Europe.

Simon Calder said about 40,000 passengers were left stranded. He explained what passengers can get when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Simon Calder said thunderstorms in London caused air traffic control issues. This led to flight cancellations at busy airports like Heathrow and Gatwick.

British Airways cancelled around 100 flights, and easyJet cancelled 82. Some of these flights were to destinations like Los Angeles, Egypt, and Turkey.

Under air passenger rights, airlines must get you to your destination as soon as possible. They must also provide hotel accommodation and meals. However, you will not get any cash compensation.

Simon Calder said over 200 flights were cancelled, leaving 35,000 passengers stranded.

Passengers have the right to be flown to their destination as soon as possible. They are also entitled to meals and hotels if needed.

More flights were cancelled on Sunday due to poor weather at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

This brings the total number of passengers whose flights were cancelled to around 40,000.

Severe thunderstorms are affecting flights, and this is expected to continue. Aircraft need to avoid affected areas, which limits the number of flights that can operate safely.

To ensure safety, planes need to avoid storm areas and be spaced further apart. This limits the number of flights that can operate.

Disruption is frustrating, but airlines and airports are working together to reduce it as much as possible.

Passengers should contact their airline for the latest information on their flight.

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