Flying from or to London Heathrow (LHR) today – you won’t.
London Heathrow Airport, one of the largest airports in the world is closed and will be closed all day, Friday, March 21.
The loss to airlines from around the globe and the inconvenience to travelers flying into and out of London or transiting in London will be tremendous.
Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage.
To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23:59 on 21 March.
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Heathrow is the UK’s biggest airport, located 14 miles west of Central London and serving hundreds of destinations across the world.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. In a message on the airport’s website, it says:
