The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire

Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

Heathrow had enough power to avoid shutdown, says National Grid

Chief executive John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available’

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025

Heathrow had access to power despite shutdown, says National Grid chief

John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power’

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025

Heathrow airport: Urgent probe ordered into power outage which was branded ‘national embarrassment’

Energy secretary Ed Miliband orders grid operator to conduct ‘urgent’ probe into fire which caused ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow shutdown

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown

Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025

Missing friend’s wedding ceremony ‘nightmarish’, says Heathrow passenger

Farah Rafeeq, 24, was due to travel with Singapore Airlines on Friday from Heathrow with her friend.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Ed Miliband orders grid operator to urgently investigate Heathrow power outage after fire

Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening and restrictions on overnight flights were temporarily lifted after hours of closure.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Power restored to west London homes after Heathrow substation fire

The blaze forced the airport to axe more than 1,300 flights

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Heathrow Airport Restarts Operations But Delays Expected For Days

After more than 1,300 flights were grounded on Friday, around 100 additional flights have been canceled by airlines.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2025

Heathrow Airport 'Fully Operational' After Fire Shutdown

Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday but delays and cancellations were expected as Europe's busiest air hub resumed operations after a power station fire caused travel mayhem.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2025