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Heathrow Airport Shutdown Sparks Travel Disruption and Investigation

Heathrow Airport experienced a major halt on March 21, 2025, when a substation fire led to a power outage. Nearly 300,000 passengers dealt with flight disruptions. While British Airways minimized operations resuming some flights, counter-terrorism authorities investigated the cause. Passengers were advised to wait for instructions as airlines managed rebookings, offering limited compensation under extraordinary circumstances rights.