Cliff Notes
- Heathrow Airport is resuming operations following a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which resulted in over 1,000 flight cancellations and major disruptions for approximately 290,000 passengers.
- The airport has added more staff and flights to accommodate an additional 10,000 passengers as it aims for “100% operation” on Saturday, but passengers are advised to check with their airlines for potential delays.
- Authorities reported the fire to be non-suspicious and an investigation will focus on electrical distribution equipment; supplies to affected households have now been restored.
Heathrow resumes flights and hopes for full day of service – but passengers face further delays | UK News
Heathrow says it is expecting a full day of “100% operation” after the airport was shut over a loss of power – but passengers have been warned of further disruption.
A limited number of flights resumed overnight following an almost day-long closure after a fire at a nearby electrical substation triggered a “significant power outage” on Friday.
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The closure of Europe‘s busiest airport led to more than 1,000 flights being cancelled and disrupted the travel plans of as many as 290,000 passengers.
On Saturday morning, a Heathrow spokesperson said it was now “open and fully operational” but that passengers should still check with their airline.
The airport said hundreds of extra staff were in terminals and more flights had been added “to facilitate an extra 10,000 passengers”.