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Friday, 28 March 2008, 01:57 GMT

In pictures: Heathrow T5 chaos

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Hundreds of people woke up at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 or hotels on Friday after being stranded by the chaos of the opening day.

Welcome sign at Terminal 5

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On Thursday 34 flights were cancelled, followed by 36 on Friday, with many more cancellations expected over the weekend.

People waiting at Terminal 5

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The "teething problems" were blamed on a number of factors including staff car-parking problems and staff security screening.

British Airways' chief executive Willie Walsh talks to the press

British Airways' chief executive Willie Walsh talks to the press

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BA chief executive Willie Walsh said it "was not our finest hour" and the debacle had affected both the airline's and Britain's reputations.

Information sign at Terminal 5

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He said a combination of factors they had been unable to "get on top of" had caused the disruption.

People waiting at Terminal 5

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Check-in of luggage was suspended on Thursday, after an underground conveyor system became clogged up.

Passenger at Terminal 5

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British Airways has set up an information line for passengers expecting to use T5, the number is 0800 727800.

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