Flights between the UAE and London Heathrow Airport have resumed after a fire at Terminal 2 caused major disruptions on March 21. The fire led to a power outage, forcing the airport to shut down temporarily and delaying or cancelling over 1,300 flights. Thousands of travellers, including passengers from the UAE, faced significant inconvenience.

Dubai-based Emirates confirmed the resumption of its operations with flight EK07 from Dubai International Airport to Heathrow on March 22. The airline stated that passengers with confirmed bookings can proceed with their travel plans, while those affected by cancellations are advised to contact Emirates or their booking agents for assistance.

Similarly, Etihad Airways announced the gradual reinstatement of its full flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and Heathrow. The airline has urged passengers to check their flight status on its website and update their contact details to receive timely updates. Etihad also advised travellers to allow extra time at the airport due to the anticipated congestion caused by the backlog of flights.

UAE carriers are working closely with Heathrow authorities to minimise further disruptions. Meanwhile, the airport has deployed additional staff and added extra flights to manage the 10,000 displaced passengers.

The incident, which lasted 16 hours, affected over 250,000 passengers and led to an estimated $26 million in daily losses, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Key routes, including Dubai, New York JFK, and Frankfurt, were among the hardest hit.

Police in London are investigating the cause of the fire at a west London substation that triggered the power outage. The Metropolitan Police stated there is no evidence of foul play at this time.

With operations gradually returning to normal, British Airways has resumed most of its flights but warned of potential delays. Heathrow’s representative confirmed that additional measures are in place to support affected passengers and manage the heavy traffic expected over the weekend.