Heathrow Airport's recent 18-hour closure, triggered by a fire at a nearby electrical substation, has raised significant concerns about the airport's operational resilience. Prime Minister expressed deep concern, while Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the need for accountability from Heathrow management. An investigation has been initiated by the government to understand the incident better. Despite claims that alternative power sources were available, Heathrow argued it had to ground flights due to the time required to switch to backup power. Statements from National Grid's CEO suggested that facilities should have maintained functionality even amid the substation fire.
Sir Keir Starmer expressed concerns over Heathrow's closure, stating, "I don't want to see an airport as important as Heathrow going down in the way it did on Friday."
Heathrow defended its shutdown decision, citing delays in switching power supplies due to the fire, while assuring that "lessons can and will be learned."
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