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Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos
Airport expects to be fully operational on Saturday, but airlines say closure will have ‘huge impact’ in coming days. Flights began landing at Heathrow on Saturday morning as it aimed to return to ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Colossal failure’: what the papers say about the Heathrow airport shutdown
Chaos at Europe’s busiest airport caused by a substation fire dominates UK front pages on Saturday. The closure of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, due to a fire at a nearby electrical ...The Guardian - 3d -
Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights
About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.The New York Times - 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 - 1d -
Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage'
Business groups and a council say there were energy capacity problems before a fire near Heathrow.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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 - 4d -
Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada
Scotland are knocked out the World Women's Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
3/22: Saturday Morning
Heathrow Airport resumes operations after power outage; How an iconic NYC restaurant is making a comeback.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Travel chaos as London's Heathrow remains closed. Here's what airlines are telling passengers
The U.K.'s biggest airport will remain closed until 11:59 p.m on Friday, Heathrow said, with disruption expected to affect hundreds of flights.CNBC - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown
Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blazeFinancial Times - 1d -
‘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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 -
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 - 4d -
Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 6h -
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 -
Bulldogs with bite: Gonzaga storms out to big lead, powers past Georgia for 89-68 NCAA Tournament win
Mar. 20—WICHITA, Kan. — After a few extended scoring runs from Gonzaga, Georgia briefly turned the momentum midway through the first half of Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener. Dakota Leffew knocked ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Boulter and Norrie knocked out of Indian Wells
There are only two Britons left in Indian Wells after Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie suffer straight-set defeats in the third round.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
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 -
Texas hires Xavier’s Sean Miller, the coach who beat the Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament
The news comes a day after Texas fired Rodney Terry, and less than a week after Miller and Xavier knocked the Longhorns out of March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
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 - 2d -
Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first round
British number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 -
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines plane catches fire moments after touch down
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the plane’s wing. At least 12 people ...NBC 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 - 4d
