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Air travellers have been warned that a “technical issue” affecting lighting on runways at Heathrow could affect their journeys on Wednesday. Air travellers have been warned that a “technical issue” affecting lighting at Heathrow could affect their journeys.
Britain’s largest airport said it was trying to fix the problem, but advised passengers to check with their airline to see if their flights had been affected. Britain’s largest airport said there was a problem with the lighting on the runways early on Wednesday morning.
A Heathrow spokesman said: “Our engineering teams are investigating a technical issue with the lighting system for the airport’s runways. Heathrow said the problem had been resolved by 6.05am, but that customers should check their flight status with their airline before travelling. The lighting issue left some London-bound passengers stranded on the tarmac in the US, where British Airways provided snacks and drinks.
“We have activated our contingency plans and both runways are currently open and operational, although we anticipate there will be some delays at the airport throughout this morning. “On the ground in Atlanta due to Heathrow light failure. The bar is open and I’m not working tomorrow so not that fussed,” passenger Davey Hunt tweeted.
“For the latest information, passengers should check their flight status with their airlines before travelling to the airport. Other passengers were less patient as they waited for updates from BA staff. “We are on BA116 and ground staff at JFK airport not opening the door so we can talk to someone. Pilot growing impatient as are passengers,” Shaan Khan also wrote on Twitter.
“We apologise for any impact this might have on our passengers.” A statement posted on Heathrow’s website said the lighting issue had affected early morning flights but that both runways were open and operational.
“Whilst we’re continuing to monitor the situation, please check your flight status with your airline before travelling. We apologise for any disruption to your journey.”
A Heathrow spokesman said: “Our engineering teams are investigating a technical issue with the lighting system for the airport’s runways.”
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