Latest in London's Heathrow Airport closes after power failure
Sort by
4,520 items
-
Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays
British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.CNBC - 7h -
3/22: Saturday Morning
Heathrow Airport resumes operations after power outage; How an iconic NYC restaurant is making a comeback.CBS News - 2h -
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.The New York Times - 5h -
FirstFT: Closure of London’s Heathrow airport leads to travel chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, European plan to replace US in Nato, and companies backtrack on climate goals in bosses’ payFinancial Times - 1d -
A Fire Brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a Standstill. Here’s What to Know.
The blaze was at a nearby substation. Around 200,000 people had their travel plans disrupted.Inc. - 1d -
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of ...The New York Times - 9h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze
Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructureFinancial Times - 13h -
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 - 1d -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
‘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 - 1h -
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.The New York Times - 23h -
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 - 22h -
Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live
First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.BBC News - 23h -
Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham
. This was Newcastle United dealing with a routine chore with maximum efficiency. The exciting stuff, they hope, comes when they return to London with hopes of ending their long wait for silverware ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Arsenal closes the gap on Liverpool after 1-0 win against Chelsea in Premier League
Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Emirates Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures
US law firm agrees settlement with England’s legal regulator over failings in London officeFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
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 - 1d -
A China War Briefing for Musk, and London’s Heathrow Shuts Down
Plus, one of the most problem-plagued movies in Disney history.The New York Times - 1d -
UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow
Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong placeFinancial Times - 43m -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
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 -
DOT bans nearly all helicopters from Washington Reagan Airport airspace after midair collision
After the NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations, the secretary of transportation permanently restricted Washington Reagan National Airport airspace to nearly all helicopter traffic. The ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Michail Antonio: I was ‘close to dying’ after crashing Ferrari into tree
Michail Antonio says he was “close to dying” and has been given “another chance at life” after crashing his Ferrari into a tree during Storm Darragh.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
UFC Fight Night 255 video: Leon Edwards, Sean Brady make weight in London
LONDON – The main event for the UFC's return to London is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at The O2 in London, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing
After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flagABC News - Mar. 9 -
Would Schools Close in a Future Pandemic?
Five years after the global Covid pandemic was declared, there is widespread agreement that closing classrooms was devastating for children. Here is what leaders say they may do next time.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
2025 NFL power rankings: Where Chargers stand after free agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are sitting near the top 10 in the latest power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Woman accused of drowning dog in Orlando airport bathroom so she could board plane
A Florida woman was arrested after police said she drowned her dog in an Orlando airport bathroom so she could board a plane.NBC News - 2d -
NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C. area's Reagan Airport after deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Farcical failures for Bundesliga big boys underline European pressures | Andy Brassell
Bayern Munich were shocked at home by Bochum, but they still strengthened their hand after Leverkusen lost again. After all the big moments, the daring comebacks, the thrilling crescendos, it felt ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark
Millions are in the dark after a power outage in Cuba occurred on Friday night.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Teenager sentenced to life for south London murder of Elianne Andam
Hassan Sentamu jailed for at least 23 years for fatal stabbing of Elianne, 15, in Croydon after row over teddy bear. A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 15-year-old girl ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Winderman’s view: Andrew Wiggins shows flashes amid Heat’s continued failure
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 102-98 loss to the Houston Rockets: – After nine consecutive losses, the Miami Heat need a jolt. – Andrew Wiggins was that jolt. ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grabFinancial Times - Mar. 14
