Heathrow Reopens After Power Outage Chaos

London Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, has resumed operations after a power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation led to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights and affected nearly 300,000 passengers. The power loss, which lasted around 18 hours, resulted in widespread travel chaos, with many passengers being stranded and flights diverted or canceled. By Saturday, the airport was fully operational with additional staff on hand to manage the influx of travelers and a revised flight schedule to accommodate an extra 10,000 passengers. British Airways, the largest operator at Heathrow, warned of ongoing disruptions, expecting only 85% of its scheduled flights to operate due to the incident's complexity. Investigations into the fire, which was reportedly caused by an electrical fault, are ongoing, though there is no indication of foul play. The economic impact of the shutdown includes significant financial losses for the UK economy and the aviation industry.