Flights from Luton Airport were cancelled on Tuesday night after a huge fire caused a terminal car park to partially collapse. 

The airport said flights would remain suspended until Wednesday afternoon.

Here’s what you need to know about the fire and how it is affecting passengers.

What happened at Luton Airport?

A fire tore through a multi-storey car park around 9pm on Tuesday evening, causing the building to collapse.

It is thought up to 1,500 cars may have been parked inside and potentially damaged in the fire.

The newly built building is close to the terminal entrance.

Four firefighters and one member of airport staff were taken to hospital with injuries.

More than 100 firefighters were battling the blaze at its peak after Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue service declared a major incident at 9.38pm, with 15 fire engines at the scene.

In the latest update, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue said: “Crews have controlled and extinguished the fire at Luton Airport.

“Four crews and an aerial appliance remain at the scene.”

When will flights start again?

All flights to and from the airport are currently suspended until 3pm on Wednesday.

The airport initially suspended flights until midday, but extended this early on Wednesday morning.

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I’m due to fly from Luton today – what should I do?

Passengers due to fly today should contact their airline for the latest flight information, Luton Airport says on its website.

It asked passengers not to travel to the airport on Wednesday morning, as access is restricted.

EasyJet, which operates flights from Luton, said “airlines are currently experiencing some disruption to their flying programmes”.

Ryanair said affected passengers would be contacted as soon as possible.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?

Under UK law, if your flight is cancelled the airline must either give you a refund or book you on an alternative flight – either with them or a rival airline.

If you were already at the airport when your flight was cancelled, you’re entitled to support in the form of accommodation, transport to a hotel or your home and food vouchers.

You also have the right to make your own “reasonable” arrangements and get reimbursed – but make sure you keep your receipts.

My car was parked in the car park – who do I contact?

Luton Airport said passengers who have queries about a parked vehicle or future car park booking should contact [email protected].

How is the fire affecting traffic around the airport?

There are some road closures around the airport due to the fire.

The A1081 New Airport Way is closed both ways between A505 Kimpton Road (Airport Way roundabout) and Airport Way (Holiday Inn Roundabout).

The A505 Vauxhall Way is also closed both ways between A1081 New Airport Way (Airport Way roundabout) and Eaton Green Road (Eaton Green Roundabout).

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