Heathrow airport shuts down

Blair Burton waits for informations about her flight to Heathrow International Airport, en route to Austin, Texas, after a fire at an electrical substation wiped out the power at Heathrow International Airport, at Fiumicino Airport near Rome, Italy, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Guglielmo Mangiapane

Nicolas Di Francescantonio waits for informations about his flight to Heathrow International Airport at Fiumicino Airport, after a fire at an electrical substation wiped out the power at Heathrow International Airport, near Rome, Italy, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Guglielmo Mangiapane

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person sits on their luggage at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- People arrive at Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- The entrance to Heathrow Bus Station is blocked to passengers at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person speaks to a member of the information team at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Service vehicles are parked at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person walks in the tunnel towards the Underground Station in Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person looks at their mobile phone at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person walks towards Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person sits on their luggage at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Police vehicles are parked outside an otherwise deserted Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A person arrives at Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- People arrive at Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

A view shows the Heathrow Express platform at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

A man looks at his smartphone near the Heathrow Express platform at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

A man sleeps with his luggage as he waits at the Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

People wait at the Paddington railway station near a monitor with a notice about a power outage at Heathrow International Airport, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

People wait at the Paddington railway station near a monitor with a notice about a power outage at Heathrow International Airport, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

A man waits at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Passengers arrive at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A passenger stands outside Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Passengers stand outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A service information notice in the Underground Station at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A passenger stands outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- The entrance to Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Hillingdon (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- The entrance to Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in Hillingdon, London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Isabel Infantes

HILLINGDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- The empty forecourt outside Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

HILLINGDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A blank information screen at the Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

An airplane remains parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

An airplane remains parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

A woman walks at Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People wait at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People with luggage wait at the Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

LONDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A passenger waits at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

LONDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Passengers wait at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

LONDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- A passenger arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

LONDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Passengers wait at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

LONDON (United Kingdom), 21/03/2025.- Passengers wait at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 21 March 2025. The Heathrow Airport on 21 March announced it would be closed all day, following a power outage 'due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport'. (Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN TOLGA AKMEN

Signs show Heathrow Express cancellation at Paddington train station as Heathrow shuts due to power outage in London, Britain March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marissa Davison Marissa Davison

A sign shows Heathrow Express cancellation at Paddington train station as Heathrow shuts due to power outage in London, Britain March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marissa Davison Marissa Davison

People with luggage wait at the Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People with luggage stand in front of the check-in area at the Terminal 3 wing of Manchester airport, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow airport, in Manchester, Britain March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja Temilade Adelaja

Travellers, whose flights are cancelled, sit at the Terminal 3 wing of Manchester airport, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow airport, in Manchester, Britain March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja Temilade Adelaja

People with luggage stand in front of the check-in area at the Terminal 3 wing of Manchester airport, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow airport, in Manchester, Britain March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja Temilade Adelaja

People walk inside the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People walk inside the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People stand inside the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People with luggage stand inside the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People with luggage wait inside the Terminal 5 building at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

A view outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

A view outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

The road lies empty outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

An airplane remains parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

People with bags walk outside Terminal 5 at the Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

A man with bags walks outside Terminal 5 at the Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Members of the police stand near traffic outside Terminal 5 at the Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Members of the police stand near traffic outside Terminal 5 at the Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso

Smoke rises from a fire at the North Hyde Electricity Substation, which wiped out power and closed Heathrow Airport, in Hayes, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Will Russell Will Russell

Fire, which wiped out power and closed Heathrow Airport, rises at the North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, Britain in this handout picture released on March 21, 2025. Courtesy of London Fire Brigade/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT London Fire Brigade

Fire, which wiped out power and closed Heathrow Airport, rises at the North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, Britain in this handout picture released on March 21, 2025. Courtesy of London Fire Brigade/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT London Fire Brigade

Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Carlos Jasso