Hong Kong's Cathay cancels 2 flights to Heathrow, as nearby fire forces closure
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has cancelled two flights to London's Heathrow Airport after it closed on Friday due to a power outage caused by a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation.
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The airline also announced that it had cancelled its remaining flights for the day that were scheduled to arrive in Hong Kong from the airport in London.
According to the Airport Authority's website, six flights from Hong Kong to Heathrow were originally scheduled for Friday. Five of them are operated by Cathay Pacific and the other is run by British Airways.
A Cathay spokesman said the airline cancelled flights CX239 and CX253, which were scheduled to depart the city at 10.35am and 1.30pm (both Hong Kong time), respectively.
The Post learned that CX257, which departed for Heathrow at 8.10am, was returning to Hong Kong and CX255 was diverted to Amsterdam.
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The Airport Authority said it was informed about the airport closure and noted 12 flights between Hong Kong and Heathrow were scheduled for Friday.
One flight heading to London was forced to turn back, and two others were canceled, it said.
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