Heathrow's CEO, Thomas Woldbye, has acknowledged the need for a more resilient power supply system following a significant outage caused by a nearby electricity substation fire that disrupted operations, canceling 1,300 flights and impacting over 200,000 passengers. Woldbye faced criticism for leaving his deputy in charge during the crisis; he later expressed frustration over the incident and the handling of airport procedures. He mentioned possible higher airline charges to fund the investment, costing around £1 billion, aimed at installing a better system to prevent future occurrences. Heathrow took 24 hours to fully reopen post-crisis, emphasizing safety.
The chief executive of Heathrow stated it might cost £1 billion to install a resilient power supply system to prevent future outages like the recent crisis.
Woldbye expressed frustration about the incident and acknowledged the need to improve response time to shutdowns, supporting potential infrastructure changes.
During the crisis, 1,300 flights were canceled and over 200,000 passengers affected globally, prompting discussions on safety practices and management decisions.
Despite criticism for his decisions during the crisis, Woldbye emphasized that safety bore priority in closing the airport and managing the power situation.
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