Luton Airport experienced significant flight disruptions on [Date and approximate time of disruption, e.g., Tuesday evening] due to a lightning strike that affected its air traffic control systems. Operations were suspended for over an hour, from 5:40 PM to 7:15 PM BST, resulting in a number of flight cancellations and diversions.
The incident coincided with a period of severe weather in the region, which also caused flash flooding. Airport officials apologized for the disruption and advised passengers to check their flight status directly with their respective airlines. Flights have since resumed, but the backlog of the disruption has led to ongoing delays.