Saturday, March 22, 2025 Heathrow Airport , Europe’s busiest transport hub, has resumed limited flight operations after a catastrophic power outage caused by a fire, shutting down the airport for most of the day. The unexpected disruption, which sent shockwaves through the global aviation sector, grounded hundreds of flights and caused massive travel delays, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. As of Friday afternoon, the airport began restarting some of its flight operations, with hopes to return to full capacity by Saturday.
The chaos began earlier in the day when a fire at an electrical substation caused a severe power outage, resulting in a complete closure of the airport for several hours. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed, affecting travelers not only in London but also at airports around the world. The ripple effect spread quickly across international flight routes, with some flights being diverted to other airports, including London Gatwick.
Passengers and airline officials are now facing an unpredictable situation, as Heathrow works tirelessly to clear the backlog and re-establish normal operations. The airport’s spokesperson has warned travelers to expect significant disruption over the coming days as the impact of the power outage continues to reverberate through global travel networks. The Immediate Impact of the Power Outage on Heathrow’s Operations The power outage at Heathrow resulted in the complete shutdown of the airport fo.
