Willie Walsh, the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), made statements on Friday addressing the significant disruptions at Heathrow Airport caused by a recent power outage.

This outage resulted in the total closure of the airport, impacting thousands of passengers and numerous flights.

Walsh emphasized that the incident underscores a 'clear failure in planning' on the part of the airport's management.

He questioned the logic behind the critical national and global infrastructure relying solely on one power source without alternative options.

The event has raised concerns not only about Heathrow's operational contingency plans but also about the robustness of infrastructure management practices in the aviation sector.

Heathrow Airport, a major international gateway, has previously faced operational challenges, and this incident has intensified discussions about the need for improved planning and risk management strategies in the aviation industry.