11 Oct 2023 | 05:05 PM UTC
UK: Flights resume at London Luton Airport Oct. 11 following overnight suspension due to major fire /update 3
Flights resume at London Luton Airport, UK, Oct. 11, following large fire at Terminal Car Park 2.
Event
Flight operations at London Luton Airport (LTN) resumed during the mid-afternoon of Oct. 11 after being suspended since the night of Oct. 10 due to a major fire that broke out at the Terminal Car Park 2. The blaze, which began shortly after 21:00, damaged hundreds of vehicles and caused a partial collapse of the parking structure. Authorities believe the fire to have been accidental but the cause remains under investigation. The incident also resulted in severe traffic congestion on routes near the airport.
Lingering flight disruptions are likely at least through the evening of Oct. 11. Heavy congestion and delays on main access roads serving LTN are also possible.
Advice
Contact air travel providers to confirm status of specific flights if booked to fly via LTN into at least the early morning of Oct. 12. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow significant extra time for ground travel to LTN. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
