Heatwave Causes Disruption at Heathrow Airport, Passengers Say They're Told to Leave Without Luggage

Passengers and flights were disrupted at London’s Heathrow Airport during the early hours of July 26, and passengers said they were told to leave the airport without their belongings.

BA said in a statement that thunderstorms had caused significant disruption to their flight schedule in and out of London.

Video from passenger Craig Beale shows a large queue for taxis outside Terminal 5. Passengers said they received text messages from BA that informed them they would not be able to collect their baggage.

One user uploaded a photo of people sleeping on the floor of a room in the nearby Sofitel hotel:.

Heathrow Airport continued to experience disruption during business hours on July 26, citing extreme weather conditions across Europe. Authorities encouraged passengers to check flight updates before heading to the airport. Credit: Craig Beale via Storyful