Heathrow Airport Recovers from Power Outage Disruption

Heathrow Airport has resumed operations after an 18-hour shutdown due to a fire at an electrical substation. This incident resulted in the cancellation of over 1,300 flights, leaving around 200,000 travelers stranded.

While flights have resumed, airlines caution that delays may continue for several days as they work to reposition aircraft and passengers. The UK government has initiated an investigation to understand the cause of the fire and to evaluate the resilience of critical energy infrastructure.

Concurrently, Heathrow is conducting its own inquiry, led by former transport secretary Ruth Kelly. The situation has prompted concerns about the reliability of the nation's electrical systems, raising awareness of the need for enhanced infrastructure preparedness.