The official Twitter account for London Stansted Airport
Got a pre-travel query? ￫ 8am-8pm / Monday - Friday
The fire has since been put out and we’re working on returning to normal operations. More updates to follow.
Show this thread
Due to a fire on the car park shuttle bus, terminal forecourt and surrounded area including parts of the terminal building are being evacuated due to smoke. We are investigating this as a matter of urgency and will provide an update shortly.
-
-
-
Following a shuttle bus fire on the terminal forecourt, the Express Set Down remains closed. Due to the earlier evacuation of the terminal, all passengers are now in the process of being re-screened through security. While we’re working on returning to normal operations, 1/2
Show this thread -
we advise all passengers due to depart this evening to contact their airline directly for the up-to-date flight information. Thank you for your cooperation. 2/2
Show this thread -
Our apologies, due to the incident involving a shuttle bus, our focus is on the regular updates for everyone and we can’t respond to all individual tweets. Thank you for your understanding.
Show this thread -
Our teams are working hard to re-screen all passengers due to depart this evening. Thank you for you patience and cooperation while we’re returning our operations to normal.
Show this thread -
Following the earlier incident, we confirm there have been no injuries reported and that the fire has been caused by an engine electrical fault on the bus. Our security has reopened and we continue to re-screen all passengers due to depart this evening. 1/2
Show this thread -
While our operations are returning to normal, some flights could be subject to delays or cancellations. We advise all passengers to check the latest flight status with their airline. Thank you. 2/2
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Let’s hope no one has been hurt
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thank you for the update. The flights will get rescheduled, I hope?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.