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Heathrow reopens and chaos eases. But critics say the airport’s shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

LONDON (AP) — London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But thousands of passengers remained stuck, and airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days as they scramble to relocate planes and crews and get travelers to their destinations. Friday’s […]



The UK government has launched an investigation into the Heathrow Airport shutdown caused by a substation fire, raising concerns about the country's energy resilience. The incident led to over 1,300 flight cancellations, stranding 200,000 passengers. Heathrow is conducting its own review, while airlines face continued disruption. The airport's backup power supply wasn't sufficient, and the incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure.

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