Order byBest matchMost fresh

Heathrow Airport, MPs

Digest more
Top News
Impacts
Thomas Woldbye is appearing before the Transport Select Committee today (2 April) to explain the sequence of events that led to more than 1,400 flights being diverted or cancelled.
From AOL
The incident left about 300,000 people stranded and cost airlines millions of pounds.
From Reuters

Read more on News Digest

Heathrow warned of power supply risk days before fire disrupted 300,000 passengers
The Heathrow boss has been questioned over the airport’s handling of a power cut following the huge substation fire. Around 300,000 passengers faced disruption in the UK and abroad when Heathrow Airport closed following an overnight blaze at a nearby substation on March 21.
Heathrow power supply fears were raised days before substation fire, MPs hear
Heathrow power supply fears were raised days before substation fire, MPs hear - The airport was closed to all flights for most of Friday March 21.
Heathrow boss to be grilled by MPs about airport shutdown after substation fire
The Independent estimates the total cost to airlines at Heathrow as £100m in lost revenue and passenger care expenses
Heathrow boss criticised over resilience as lawmakers probe shutdown
The boss of Heathrow came under fire for an 18-hour shutdown at the airport last month after an airline representative said he had raised concerns about the hub's resilience days earlier, as lawmakers scrutinised the nationally embarrassing incident.
Heathrow ‘was warned about risk to power supplies’ days before outage
Heathrow Airport was warned about risks to its power supply days before it closed following a major fire. Nigel Wicking, chief executive of Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, which represents airlines that use the London airport,
Three dead after bus and car catch fire in crash
Three people have died after a car and a bus were involved in a collision in west London. Metropolitan Police officers found both vehicles alight when they were called to Bedfont Road, Feltham at 23:55 BST on Monday.
Heathrow Airport boss apologises for fire shutdown
The boss of Heathrow Airport has apologised to the more than 200,000 passengers whose journeys were disrupted by its closure last month following a fire. Thomas Woldbye offered his "deepest regrets" adding that the "situation was unprecedented". Speaking to MPs, he said he recognised "the considerable inconvenience and concern it caused".
A Fire Plunged Heathrow Into Darkness. A Nearby Data Center Kept Humming. Why?
It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.
London's Heathrow Airport is "fully operational" after fire caused power outage, prompting flight cancellations and chaos
London's Heathrow Airport reopened on Saturday after a power outage at one of the world's busiest airports the previous day caused widespread chaos and cancellations.
London’s Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe’s busiest airport
A fire at a nearby substation knocked out the airport's power. At least 1,350 flights were affected, FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days.
London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after fire causes "significant power outage"
London's Heathrow Airport​, one of the busiest airports in the world, was shut down by a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation.
Explore more
The Associated Press on MSN9d
Heathrow defends its response as questions grow about why a fire shut the airport for so long
(Maja Smiejkowska/PA via AP) A British Airways plane takes off as Heathrow Airport slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to Europe’s busiest airport in London, Saturday, March 22, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) In this photo taken from video ...
As Russia taunts U.K. over Heathrow fire, Kremlin-backed sabotage attacks are in the spotlight
British authorities have said the fire isn't being treated as suspicious, but increasing Russian sabotage attacks in Europe fueled speculation over Kremlin involvement.
What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?
Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.
Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
Heathrow’s chief executive has defended the airport’s response to the power outage and shutdown that sparked global travel chaos, apologizing to stranded passengers and confirming the airport is “operating as normal” Saturday.
Feedback