UK: Flights halted at London Luton Airport until at least 12:00 Oct. 11 due to large fire in Terminal Car Park 2 /update 1

Event

Emergency services continue to respond to a large fire at London Luton Airport (LTN)'s Terminal Car Park 2 overnight Oct. 10-11. The blaze has caused a partial structural collapse. Flights will be suspended until at least 12:00 Oct. 11 due to safety concerns. Officials have asked passengers to avoid traveling to the airport until further notice.

Lingering flight disruptions are possible even after airport operations resume as airlines work to clear passenger backlog. Roads around LTN may be closed to facilitate response operations.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Confirm flight reservations if traveling via LTN Oct. 11. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.