British Airways, the flag carrier of the UK, experienced a high number of cancellations and diversions at Heathrow Airport on Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The closure caused chaos for travelers with all scheduled flights canceled and many forced to divert to other locations. However, the airport was able to reopen earlier than expected, with additional flights added to accommodate stranded passengers. The National Grid has restored power to all customers, including Heathrow, and is working with authorities to investigate the cause of the fire. Heathrow’s CEO stated that the incident exposed vulnerabilities in their contingency planning, as the power loss was significant and backup systems were insufficient to maintain full operations. Although there were no initial indications of foul play, the impact of the fire was extensive, affecting a large number of passengers and highlighting the challenges of managing such incidents at a major transport hub. Moving forward, there may be a need to reassess contingency plans and liability coverage for unforeseen events of this magnitude.
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