Canonical event record
What happened
An air traffic control disruption at Heathrow caused cancellations, delays and diversions affecting air freight carried in passenger-aircraft belly holds. BIFA warned that knock-on effects could continue for several days, especially for urgent, time-sensitive and specialist consignments.
Why it matters: The disruption threatens urgent, perishable, medical and industrial consignments moving through Heathrow, highlighting the airport’s role as a major cargo gateway and the resilience risks from operational interruptions.