What does this mean for flying, according to the travel expert

The closure of Heathrow Airport in London due to soon On Friday, Fire put the focus on the ability of the aviation industry to deal with the crisis, according to the travel industry expert.

Time to write this report, Heathrow remained closed After a fire at a power station that caused the power outage on Friday.

“The growth of the (aviation) industry occurs faster than infrastructure growth,” said Anita Mindyrata, the founder of the AM & A consultant. Whoever emphasizes that aviation needs to become more flexible in accidents such as disrupting energy supplies, or to geopolitical events or weather.

“The Heathrow is a highlight of” highlighting the need to ensure that the entire power supply network for any … an airport around the world has enough ability to address the crisis, “Minbra told CNBC.Squawk Box Eurobe“Friday.” All this is a very dramatic educational curve. “

One of the reserve generators was also affected by the fire, which raised questions about the flexibility of supportive energy infrastructure, according to the UK Energy Minister Ed Miliband, while Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Described Heathrow depends on the “individual” energy source as “a clear failure of planning” by the airport.

In an e -mail statement, Heathrow said it has multiple energy sources. “Our backup systems are safety systems that allow us to cancel aircraft and safeguard passengers, but they are not designed to allow us to perform a full operation,” he said.

Globally, local and international passenger traffic has exceeded pre -nursery levels in early 2024, According to iATAIt is expected that the number of passengers will increase by 3.8 % annually to 2043, compared to 2023.

“Although a lot of the story focused on Heathrow and the passengers, what we also need to take into account the movement of passengers and above the movement of passengers, more than 4000 tons of goods pass through Heathrow every day,” Menarata added.

Heathrow Airport dealt with a record number 83.9 million passengers In 2024 – an increase of approximately 6 % over the previous year – while the transport of goods increased by 10 %.

Whether travelers can obtain compensation for canceled flights depends on the conditions of their airlines. Since the Heathrow fire appears outside the control of airlines, this payment may not be paid, according to a memorandum issued by CITI on Friday.

Investors will consider short -term costs such as food, beverages, accommodation, alternative flights, or land transport of passengers affected by cancellation. Mindiratta has been marked, as well as looking at how to manage airlines in the long run.

“In the end, it will be the basis for the retaining of customers, which from the investor’s point of view will be very important … it is a big account,” she said.

A third runway has been launched at Heathrow Airport a long time, with CEO to pressure the UK government To make a decision on controversial expansion by the end of the year. British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said the additional runway was.EssentialIn January speech.

At the same time, the aviation industry is driven forward Sustainable aviation fuel deals To help meet carbon removal targets.

“While we turn to the future and look at sustainable flying, this is where the infrastructure can now look at green technologies, which are vital to enabling flying to grow, but grow in a healthy way.”

– Jenny Reed of CNBC contributed to this report.