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How do airports manage delays?

When an incident like a runway closure occurs, air traffic control and airport operations teams work together to manage the disruption. They reroute flights, adjust landing and take off slots, and communicate with airlines. The goal is to safely clear the incident and resume normal operations as quickly as possible, minimising the knock-on effect of delays.

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Heathrow briefly shut one runway after a small grass fire broke out

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