Gatwick and Heathrow flights cancelled as UK thunderstorm warnings in force.
By Andre Rhoden-Paul & Katy Austin, transport correspondentThe Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning, as parts of the UK are set to be battered by heavy rain, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Thunderstorms and torrential downpours with the risk of lightning and hail could bring disruption to Wales and parts of England.The Met Office warns power cuts and flooding of homes could occur, along with cancellations to trains and bus services. Spray and sudden flooding could also lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
Thunderstorms in the south of England on Sunday led to flight cancellations, with knock-on cancellations on Monday due to planes being out of position. A spokesperson said: "We are doing all possible to minimise the impact on our customers, providing those on cancelled flights with options to rebook or receive a refund as well as hotel accommodation and meals where required."
Jo Rhodes, deputy editor of consumer magazine Which? Travel, said: "While EasyJet does not have to pay compensation for these cancellations, it must offer affected passengers the option of a refund or to be rerouted at the earliest opportunity - even if this means booking seats with a rival carrier to ensure minimal delay.
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