London Heathrow’s total shutdown today, caused by a power outage from a nearby substation fire, disrupts 1,351 flights. Flightradar24 reports 120 planes scrambling to new airports or turning back, with more delays expected as aircraft are misplaced.
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Chaos erupted in the skies as at least 20 planes were forced to make emergency landings at Istanbul Airport on October 1st. This wave of diversions came after Iran launched airstrikes against Israel, triggering immediate airspace closures by Israel, Iraq, and Jordan. With numerous aircraft running critically low on fuel while circling over the volatile region, Turkish authorities scrambled to provide safe haven, diverting flights to Istanbul as well as airports in Antalya and Ankara.
Jet2 has announced the cancellation of all flights to the Greek island of Skiathos today…