Airport Closure Sparks

London's Heathrow airport closure sparks global travel chaos

The closure of London’s Heathrow Airport due to a large fire that knocked out power has disrupted international travel, with more than 100 flights affected. Heathrow said the closure would affect ...

The Hill - 2d

Flights resume at London Heathrow after daylong closure sparked travel chaos

Heathrow Airport says it is “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire

ABC News - 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 - 2d

London's Heathrow Airport to restart flights after fire causes closure

A fire at an electrical substation near London's Heathrow Airport closed one of the world's busiest airports.

ABC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport

A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.

The New York Times - 1d

Service at Heathrow airport returns to normal two days after forced closure

More than a thousand flights were cancelled on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power cut. Heathrow airport has returned to normal business two days after it was forced to ...

The Guardian - 10h

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 - 2d

‘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 - 1d

FirstFT: Closure of London’s Heathrow airport leads to travel chaos

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Financial Times - 2d

Passengers at JFK await flight information after Heathrow closure

Passengers at New York's JFK airport await information as London Heathrow was closed due to a widespread power outage. The outage was caused by a fire at an electricity substation near the airport.

NBC News - 2d

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Fire Forced Its Closure

The cause of a blaze that knocked out power to one of the world’s busiest airports was under investigation. Officials said Heathrow would be operating at “100 percent” by Saturday, but the travel ...

The New York Times - 2d

Everything you need to know if your flight is disrupted

What are you entitled to if your flight is cancelled due to the fire that has led to the airport's closure?

BBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor

Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.

The New York Times - 3d

What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor

Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.

The New York Times - 3d

What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor

Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.

The New York Times - 3d

Santander says 750 jobs at risk as it pursues UK branch closures

The British unit of Spanish lender Santander on Wednesday said 750 of its staff were at risk of redundancy as it targets 95 branch closures in the U.K.

CNBC - 4d

NY Republican slams Social Security office closure plan: 'Slap in the face'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed a New York Social Security office closure plan. "The decision to close the only Social Security Hearing Office in the Hudson Valley is a slap in the ...

The Hill - 3d

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 - 13h

Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir

A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

BBC News - Mar. 16

London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after huge power cut

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.

CBS News - 2d

London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after huge power cut

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.

CBS News - 2d

London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after huge power cut

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.

CBS News - 2d

Brink 'icked out' by replies to Sparks' male tryouts

Sparks forward Cameron Brink said she was unsettled by the response she saw online to a call by the team for men to try out for the practice squad.

ESPN - 5d

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

BBC News - Mar. 10

London's Heathrow Airport closes after power failure

London's Heathrow Airport will be closed on Friday after a power failure due to a large fire at a nearby electrical substation.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

U.S. influencer picks up baby wombat in Australia, sparks outrage

An American influencer visiting Australia has sparked outcry for picking up a baby wombat in a now-deleted Instagram video.

CBS News - Mar. 13

JJ Sparks felt the energy at FSU's first spring practice; recaps visit

Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles offensive lineman JJ Sparks updates recruitment, recaps Florida State practice.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

‘Airport Theory’ Will Make You Miss Your Flight

This delusional airport trend only appeals to those who have no concept of how time or space work. Here’s how to actually travel like a pro.

Wired - 5d

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 - 9h

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 - 9h

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 - 9h

London’s Heathrow Airport resumes flights after major fire nearby shuts down travel

London's Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, airport officials said.

CNBC - 1d

London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts After Fire Triggers Power Outage

One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all arrivals and departures until 11:59 p.m. Friday after a fire nearby disrupted power. The airport serves about 1,300 flights a day.

The New York Times - 2d

Flights resume at Heathrow airport after electrical fire and power outage

Flights have resumed at London's Heathrow airport after an overnight fire and power outage forced the airport to shut down operations. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the latest ...

NBC News - 2d

London's Heathrow Airport reopens after fire knocked out power

London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened after a massive fire at a nearby power station knocked out electricity at the busy airport, forcing it to shut down operations with thousands of flights ...

NBC News - 1d

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