Power Failures and Blackouts

How U.S. Airports Like Pittsburgh’s Generate Electricity On Site to Avoid Heathrow-Like Outages

Pittsburgh International Airport avoids power outages and reduces its energy costs by generating electricity on site using natural gas and solar panels.

By Niraj Chokshi

Airlines and Airplanes Airports Content Type: Service Disasters and Emergencies Heathrow Airport (London, England) Hotels and Travel Lodgings Power Failures and Blackouts Travel and Vacations Travel Insurance

After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?

When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect yourself next time?

By Seth Kugel

Airports Fires and Firefighters Heathrow Airport (London, England) Infrastructure (Public Works) London (England) Politics and Government Power Failures and Blackouts

UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow

With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.

By Stephen Castle and Megan Specia

Derricks and Cranes Evacuations and Evacuees Hurricane Milton (2024) Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Layoffs and Job Reductions News and News Media Newspapers Power Failures and Blackouts Tampa Bay Times

Crane Collapse From Milton Hits Building Housing The Tampa Bay Times

Reporters at The Tampa Bay Times are covering their second hurricane in a month.

By Benjamin Mullin