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Computer failure at Heathrow Airport restored; ripple effect expected to last
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Friday, December 12, 2014, 11:03 AM - A reported computer glitch shut down London's Heathrow Airport Friday, leaving hundreds of planes in the air and officials searching for a way to divert traffic and regain order.
System has been restored and we are in the process of returning to normal operations. For more information please see https://t.co/2ToleaTUrH
— NATS (@NATSPressOffice) December 12, 2014
The glitch will have a ripple effect globally as London's Heathrow Airport is a major European and international hub for travelers. For Canadians traveling to the United Kingdom or Europe, check ahead for any delays.
FACTS ABOUT HEATHROW:
Passenger volume by terminal 2013:
Terminal 1 – 13.8 million passengers on 114,830 flightsTerminal 2 – Opened 2014
Terminal 3 – 18.4 million passengers on 92,639 flights
Terminal 4 – 10.4 million passengers on 60,109 flights
Terminal 5 – 29.8 million passengers on 199,627 flights
Total size of Heathrow Airport: 1,227 hectares
Number of runways: 2Length of runways: Northern 3,902m x 50m. Southern 3,660m x 50m.
Movements
Annual air transport movements in 2013: 469,552Daily average air transport movements in 2013: 1,286
Destinations and airlines
Number of airlines: 82Number of destinations served: 180 (in 85 countries)