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Air India resumes flights to London Heathrow after disruptions caused by a power outage. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways also operated as scheduled, with around 85% of British Airways’ flights back on track despite minor delays.
Air India has recommenced its flight services to and from London Heathrow (LHR) after a temporary suspension caused by a power outage at the airport. The outage had disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers, including those flying from Indian cities. On Saturday, Air India announced that its operations to LHR were back on track, with flight AI111 being the first to resume as per schedule. Meanwhile, flight AI161, which was diverted to Frankfurt on 21 March, was also set to depart from Frankfurt at 14:05 pm local time. Other carriers like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have also resumed operations, ensuring that travellers can continue their journeys without further disruptions.
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Air India has resumed operations to and from London Heathrow after a power outage caused disruptions.
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have also restarted their scheduled services.
Flight AI111 was the first Air India flight to operate as per schedule.
Flight AI161, which was diverted to Frankfurt, is also back on track.
British Airways resumed around 85% of its Heathrow schedule despite minor delays.
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The power outage at London Heathrow Airport caused significant disruption to flight operations, affecting thousands of passengers scheduled to fly from Indian cities and other global destinations. Following the resumption of services, British Airways confirmed that about 85% of its flights were back on schedule. Virgin Atlantic also resumed flights to London Heathrow, with operations slowly returning to normal.
Delhi Airport connects to London Heathrow through six daily flights operated by Air India, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways. British Airways offers a total of eight daily flights between India and London Heathrow, with three from Mumbai and two from Delhi. Virgin Atlantic connects from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru with five daily flights. Air India itself operates six daily flights to the bustling UK hub.
Airline | Daily Flights to LHR | Status of Operations |
Air India | 6 | Resumed, minor delays |
British Airways | 8 | 85% flights resumed, delays |
Virgin Atlantic | 5 | Resumed, few adjustments |
The sudden power outage at an off-airport substation caused chaos for passengers and halted flight operations for several hours. British Airways stated that recovering from such a significant incident involved complex logistical challenges. Despite this, 85% of British Airways' Saturday schedule was operational, although delays continued to affect some services.
London Heathrow Airport confirmed on social media that the facility is fully operational again, and teams across the airport are working diligently to support passengers impacted by the outage. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport to avoid any inconvenience.
With operations now restored, passengers can resume their travel plans with Air India, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways to and from London Heathrow. Although some delays may persist, the majority of flights are back on schedule, offering relief to affected travellers. Amidst the resumption of normal operations, passengers should stay updated on flight schedules to minimise further inconvenience.
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