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Heathrow CEO ‘committed’ to learning from airport shutdown

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Heathrow CEO ‘committed’ to learning from airport shutdown

Heathrow CEO ‘committed’ to learning from airport shutdown

The boss of Heathrow Airport says he is “absolutely committed” to ensuring lessons are learnt from the events which led to the closure of Europe’s busiest airport last month.

Appearing before MPs on the Transport Select Committee, Thomas Woldbye also offered a ‘sincere apology’ for the travel disruption caused to thousands of passengers during the one-day shutdown.

Report by Ajagbef.

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