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Spain's Aena says it has 54 flights affected by Heathrow outage

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Posted on March 21, 2025

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Spain's Aena says it has 54 flights affected by Heathrow outage

Heathrow Outage Disrupts 54 Flights at Spanish Airports

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish airport operator Aena said that 54 flights to and from its terminals were affected by the Heathrow power outage on Friday and 20 of them were already cancelled as of 0900 GMT.

The state-controlled operator of all commercial airports in Spain said in a post on X platform that 29 connections were scheduled in Madrid, 19 in Barcelona and six in Malaga, Tenerife and Valencia.

Twenty flights to and from Madrid and Barcelona were cancelled on Friday morning, Aena said in another post on X platform, while five flights bound to Heathrow were diverted to Madrid Barajas airport.

Aena recommends that travellers contact airlines for information about their flights.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by David Goodman and Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • 54 flights affected by Heathrow power outage.
  • 20 flights already cancelled by Aena.
  • Madrid, Barcelona, and other airports impacted.
  • Flights diverted to Madrid Barajas airport.
  • Aena advises travelers to contact airlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the impact of a power outage at Heathrow Airport on flights operated by Aena in Spain.
How many flights were affected?
A total of 54 flights were affected, with 20 cancellations reported.
Which airports in Spain were impacted?
Flights at Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Tenerife, and Valencia were impacted.

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