Heathrow Airport experienced a major disruption on Friday due to a fire at an electricity substation, which resulted in a complete power outage and the grounding of all flights. Passengers were advised not to try to access the airport as 1,351 flights were affected. Airlines like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and others faced the most cancellations. While some flights were diverted to other airports such as Gatwick and Manchester, the airport warned of continued significant disruptions over the next few days as the situation unfolds.
Heathrow Airport advised passengers against attempting to travel after a fire at an electricity substation led to complete power outage and grounded all flights.
A total of 1,351 flights will be affected due to the closure, with significant disruptions expected over the coming days.
Passengers have faced diversions to other airports like Gatwick, Manchester, and Glasgow, leading to additional travel challenges and lost time.
Airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa have been severely impacted, with arrangements made for bus transportation for rerouted passengers.
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