British Airways has announced significant disruptions to flights due to the closure of Heathrow Airport, which is facing a power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. More than 1,300 flights are impacted, with the airport expected to remain closed until 23:59 on March 21. The airline advises passengers to refrain from traveling to the airport and assures them that they are working on providing updates on travel options. This disruption could lead to further delays over the coming days as operational logistics are affected.
Due to a power outage in the London Heathrow area, London Heathrow Airport is currently closed. Best and Worst Airlines in the UK "As a result, customers due to travel from Heathrow on Friday are advised not to travel to the airport until further notice.
This will clearly have a significant impact on our operation and our customers and we're working as quickly as possible to update them on their travel options for the next 24 hours and beyond.
Following a transformer fire at the North Hyde electrical substation, thousands of homes have been left without power. The airport, which is the largest in the UK, said it was among those impacted by the power outage.
Passengers are being warned to expect disruption for several days, with many planes and flight crews now in the wrong location.
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