Has Your Flight Been Delayed or Canceled? What to Know as Heathrow Airport Causes Delays

A fire at a nearby electrical substation has caused the closure of London’s Heathrow Airport for a full day, affecting up to 291,000 passengers and 1,351 flights. Airlines are rerouting travelers or canceling operations due to the shutdown, caused by a fire at the North Hyde Electricity substation. While airlines are not required to provide financial compensation for cancellations due to extraordinary circumstances like fires, they must offer care and assistance, including meals, accommodation, and transportation for affected passengers.

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