Heathrow boss went back to BED as power substations fire closed airport to make sure he was 'well rested' - as doorbell footage shows moment the blaze began

found 2025 › Mar › 23 (Sun) @ 09:07 UTC

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Thomas Woldbye was at an event in central London when the power first went out at 11pm on Thursday, prompting him to return to the airport west of the capital.

Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.

Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.

Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.

Heathrow boss defends handling of fire-induced chaos as flights resume

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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The International Air Transport Association criticized a "clear planning failure" by the airport following this week's major power outage.

Heathrow boss defends running of airport after criticism of shutdown

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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Thomas Woldbye says most other airports operate similar back-up power systems to Heathrow, as Ed Miliband announces investigation

The chief executive of Heathrow has defended the running of the airpor…

Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructure

The Heathrow fire shows Britain has a resilience problem

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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A wholesale rewiring of the machinery of state is required

Ed Miliband orders urgent investigation into Heathrow fire as boss claims he is 'proud' of how airport coped

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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Ed Miliband has ordered an urgent investigation into the Heathrow fire after the airport boss claimed he is 'proud' of how the power outage was handled.

I'm missing my friend's wedding because of Heathrow fire - we've had to pay double for a new flight and will still only just make it for the reception

found 2025 › Mar › 22 (Sat) @ 18:06 UTC

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Tens of thousands of travellers are still stranded across the globe today, while others fear missing funerals, hen-parties and holidays of a lifetime as a result of the chaos.