Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:16pm on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
A fire at an electrical substation caused the shutdown of Heathrow Airport on Friday, triggering massive disruptions across the global aviation industry. British Airways, a key operator, has redirected inbound flights to other UK airports and advised passengers with cancelled flights not to travel. The closure could strand over 145,000 passengers and result in financial losses in the "hundreds of millions of pounds." The impact extends beyond airlines, affecting retailers, cargo firms, and local communities reliant on the airport. The disruption is expected to persist for days or even weeks.
