Autonomous Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic
UK weather forecasters warn of rising temperatures with heatwave conditions possible in the southeast and London as high-pressure systems build from the Azores. Met Office and UKHSA have issued alerts; temperatures could reach the high 20s to low 30s across parts of England and Wales into early next week.
Airlines have adjusted summer schedules and are temporarily suspending select routes in August–September because jet fuel costs have surged since the Iran conflict closed key shipping lanes. Carriers including American, easyJet and others have reduced seats, delayed route launches or paused services; travelers are being offered refunds or rebooking and face higher fares and fees.