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Heathrow Airport Fire Strands 300,000 Passengers; Airlines Waive Fees

3/21/2025

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A fire at an electrical substation forced Heathrow Airport to shut down on March 21, stranding nearly 300,000 passengers and triggering a wave of flight cancellations. In response, major airlines like American, Delta, and United are stepping up, waiving change fees for those impacted. As operations slowly resume, travelers brace for continued disruptions.

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Story summary

A fire at an electrical substation forced Heathrow Airport to shut down on March 21, stranding nearly 300,000 passengers and triggering a wave of flight cancellations. In response, major airlines like American, Delta, and United are stepping up, waiving change fees for those impacted. As operations slowly resume, travelers brace for continued disruptions.