One of the UK's largest airports suspended flights after high temperatures damaged a runway. Temperatures soared up to about 99°F (37°C) in some parts of the country.
"During this period of extreme temperature flight safety remains the RAF's top priority, so aircraft are using alternative airfields in line with a long-established plan. This means there is no impact on RAF operations," the statement said.
Meanwhile, both Network Rail and Transport for London have advised passengers against travel on Monday and Tuesday, unless for"essential journeys," because of the hot weather. Train speed restrictions have also been introduced to protect railway tracks.Wildfires rage in France and Spain amid heat wave, while the UK faces its hottest day ever
On Friday, the UK's Met Office issued its first ever"red" warning for extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to reach 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. The Luton Airport shutdown is the latest incident in a turbulent summer for UK travel that's seen thousands of flights canceled, huge security queues and countless reports of delayed or lost baggage.announced a 100,000 a day passenger cap until September 11 and asked airlines to stop selling tickets for travel this summer as it struggles to deal with high demand and staffing shortages.
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