London Heathrow’s unprecedented blackout on Friday has put the airport’s reliance on potentially vulnerable infrastructure into focus, at a time when the biggest UK hub is lobbying for an ambitious expansion plan.
A power outage at London Heathrow, caused by a nearby substation fire, halted flights and disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands, highlighting the airport's reliance on a single power source. The incident, the worst in at least two decades, prompted an investigation and raised questions about redundancy and the airport's vulnerability, especially as it lobbies for expansion.
