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Watch: Eyewitness videos show towering flames at substation
London's Heathrow Airport is closing Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a nearby fire at an electricity substation.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
London’s Heathrow airport closed all day after nearby fire cuts power
More than 1,000 flights and 16,000 homes affected by ‘significant’ outage at electrical substationFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?
Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow Shutdown Shows How Airline and Airport Chaos Can Quickly Spiral
When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive, but managing the response is a delicate balance.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
First jet lands at Heathrow as ‘skeleton’ service of flights resumes
British Airways to operate a small number of flights on Friday evening after fire shut Europe’s busiest airport for most of dayFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown
Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers. The government has launched an urgent investigation into the power shutdown that ...The Guardian - 6d -
Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.BBC News - 4d -
Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.The New York Times - 6d -
Passengers describe terrifying moments plane catches fire at Denver airport
An American Airlines flight caught fire on the ground in Denver after engine problems caused an emergency landing. Everyone got out alive, but some were trapped on a wing as the fire burned.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.BBC News - 5d -
As Russia taunts U.K. over Heathrow fire, Kremlin-backed sabotage attacks are in the spotlight
A catastrophic incident saw a single fire at a west London electrical substation bring Europe’s busiest airport to a complete standstill on Friday, sparking speculation over Russian involvement, ...NBC News - 5d -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
3/22: Saturday Morning
Heathrow Airport resumes operations after power outage; How an iconic NYC restaurant is making a comeback.CBS News - 6d -
Travel chaos as Heathrow shuts and rehired federal workers in limbo: Morning Rundown
Federal workers's rehiring confusion.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 1d -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 1d -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 1d -
How passengers affected by the Heathrow outage can get reimbursed
Passengers affected by the power outage that shut down London's Heathrow Airport Friday are not automatically entitled to compensation for their flight disruption, experts say.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
The Papers: 'Heathrow's day of chaos' and 'Kate's year of courage'
Saturday's front pages cover the chaos at Heathrow and one year since the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis.BBC News - 6d -
Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire
Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze. Heathrow airport closed – live updates Counter-terror police are ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after fire shutdown
Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.BBC News - 4d -
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire
Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...The Guardian - 4d -
Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says
Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow boss: better power supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn
Airlines could face higher charges to help fund new system at airport, which was shut down by substation fire. The chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more ...The Guardian - 10h -
Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing
The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Met Police ends ‘criminal’ probe into substation fire that closed Heathrow
Officers find ‘no evidence’ the origins of the west London blaze were ‘suspicious’Financial Times - 3d -
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?BBC News - Mar. 21 -
FAA restricting non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National after deadly crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced it would permanently restrict “non-essential” helicopter operations around Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Watch: Passengers escape on to wing after plane catches fire
Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after it landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials said.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flightsFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
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.The New York Times - 2d -
American Airlines flight catches fire after emergency landing in Denver
Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and then caught fire, airport ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.The New York Times - 5d -
Myanmar Earthquake Causes Chaos in Bangkok
In Bangkok, a building that had been under construction collapsed, killing at least three people, while dozens of workers remained stuck in the rubble.The New York Times - 9h -
Eye Opener: Plane catches fire at Denver airport after making emergency landing
A plane bursts into flames at Denver's airport with more than 170 people on board, and we have the latest on how everyone survived. Also, President Trump threatens to target alcohol from Europe as ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Watch: Grounded planes and frustrated passengers - the scene at the airport
The BBC's Charlotte Gallagher reports from Heathrow Airport which is going to be closed all day.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Heathrow warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power system
CEO says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - 15h -
Heathrow warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power system
CEO says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - 15h