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Heathrow says it will reopen after more than 1,000 flights cancelled and 200,000 passengers affected by shutdown

Sky News Friday, 21 March 2025
Heathrow Airport will reopen for a limited number of flights today, after a large fire at a nearby electrical substation disrupted travel for around 200,000 passengers.
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Heathrow airport shutdown has forced Air India flights to return, following a fire that caused a power outage at an electrical substation. The closure, which lasts until March 21 midnight, has disrupted global air travel. Air India has canceled flights and diverted others, while Heathrow advises...

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