Heathrow Airport faced a massive power outage on Friday due to a fire at an electrical substation, grounding operations at one of the world's busiest airports. The airport confirmed on social media that the outage impacted at least 1,351 flights, leading to darkened terminals and stranded travelers. Emergency responders rushed to restore power as chaotic scenes unfolded. Heathrow, which hosted 83.9 million travelers in 2024, faced significant operational disruption, underscoring the importance of stable infrastructure in managing international travel efficiently.
A massive power outage at London's Heathrow Airport brought operations to a halt on Friday, grounding planes at one of the world's busiest travel hubs.
Heathrow posted on X that the outage was caused by 'a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport.'
Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world with 83.9 million travelers in 2024, impacting at least 1,351 flights.
Photos show Heathrow's dark, empty terminals and stranded travelers as emergency responders worked to restore power.
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