Heathrow Airport announced its closure until 11:59 p.m. local time due to a fire that caused a major power outage. The airport handles approximately 1,300 flights daily. A Heathrow representative stated, “We expect significant disruption over the coming days and passengers should not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens.” People worldwide are experiencing disruptions to their travel plans. Warren Hu, a college student from New York, had to return to New York mid-flight after being informed about the closure. Around 120 aircraft were en route to Heathrow when it closed, according to Flightradar24. British Airways is redirecting flights to other British airports. The fire at the North Hyde substation left over 16,000 customers without power. The ripple effects of Heathrow’s closure will be global, impacting at least 1,351 flights. Passengers are advised to check their airline’s policies for cancellations or diversions. — news from The New York Times
