Normal service resumes for Heathrow flights at Cork Airport
Cork Airport has said that all flights to and from London Heathrow have resumed normal service. Picture: Larry Cummins.
Cork Airport has said that all flights to and from London Heathrow have resumed “normal service” following yesterday’s temporary disruption.
Eight flights between Cork and Heathrow were cancelled yesterday as a result of a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which forced the London-based facility to close.
Online flight-tracking service FlightRadar24 said the closure of the airport impacted at least 1,351 flights to and from Heathrow, while 120 flights to the facility were in the air when the closure was announced.
The travel disruption impacted many airports, including Cork, as well as thousands of travellers, as passengers are continuously advised to contact airlines for advice on rebooking and refunds.
Speaking to , communications manager at Cork Airport, Barry Holland said: "As London Heathrow reopened for normal service late last night, and early this morning, normal service also resumed for our four daily Aer Lingus services to Heathrow, the first of which departed at 7.47am.
“Understandably, the last 24 hours have been difficult for passengers who did experience disruption to their flight plans, and our advice at this time remains to contact their airline for rebooking or refund options.
“From a Cork Airport perspective, we'd like to thank the hardworking Aer Lingus ground staff on duty at Cork Airport, who assisted passengers with great courtesy and professionalism.
“Our own operations team and duty office deserve a mention for keeping in close contact with the airline and monitoring the situation as it evolved throughout the day."
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