Heathrow Airport said some services will resume on March 21, before full operation returns on Saturday, following full grounding of flights in response to a blackout.
London Airport, one of the busiest hubs in the world, announced early on March 21 that it would be closed until the end of the day after a blackout in relation to an electric substation fire.
However, with electricity back at the facility, Heathrow believes that some operations will be possible on March 21st. They say that the airport will be “repellent flights and relocation of aircraft” as it continues to advise passengers not to travel to the airport unless advised specifically by the airline.
“We're now working with the airline to deport passengers that have deported to other European airports,” Heathrow said.
Heathrow adds that it is aiming for a “full operation” on March 22, but the disruption could last for several days as airlines such as British Airways, the hub's biggest operator, tackle the logistical challenges of moving passengers, crews and aircraft to the right location.
Data from aerial analytics firm Cirium shows that Heathrow is scheduled to process flights 1,219 on March 22nd.
