Heathrow Airport Faces Unprecedented Shutdown

London Heathrow (LHR), one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, has been forced to close its doors for 24 hours due to a significant power outage. The crisis was triggered by a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, leading to the suspension of all operations until 11.59 pm on Friday, March 21.

Impact on Air India Operations

Air India has been significantly impacted by the shutdown. Flights such as the Delhi-LHR AI 111 were diverted to Vienna, while the Mumbai-LHR AI 129 had to return to Mumbai after taking off. The airline has announced the cancellation of all remaining flights to and from London Heathrow for the day, with updates on resumption to be provided as soon as more information is available.

Advice to Passengers

Passengers are advised not to travel to Heathrow Airport during this period and to contact their airlines for further information. Heathrow has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected shutdown and is working diligently to resolve the issue and ensure the safety of all passengers and staff.