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SITA signs 5-year network infrastructure deal with London Heathrow
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure.
From the Thames to the Terminal: A Scenic Journey with British Airways and Uber Boat
British Airways has embarked on a unique partnership with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, offering travellers a delightful and adventurous way to reach London City
Top ten world’s most expensive weekly airport parking fees
The new report, conducted by Moneybarn, looked at the largest airports in every country by the number of commercial passengers to find out which has the most expensive weekly parking rate.
Snow disrupts travel with flight cancellations in the UK
As snow hits the UK and affects travel, we share with you some relevant data from Cirium, which highlights flight cancellations this weekend.
Continued recovery of the industry sustains
Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
Emirates has capped further sales on its flights out of Heathrow until mid-August to assist Heathrow in its resource ramp-up
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!
London's Heathrow Airport imposes a capacity cap, asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets
Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!
Air turbulence: Can your airplane weather the storm?
Every day, planes encounter air turbulence, and aircraft need to be able to cope with unpredictable weather.
Air turbulence: Can your airplane weather the storm?
Heathrow airport records ‘worst year’ ever
Heathrow Airport reported a loss of £1.8 billion last year, as passenger numbers fell to the lowest level since 1972.
Heathrow puts end to Covid testing for fully vaccinated travellers
Heathrow Airport has called for all coronavirus testing to be dropped for fully-vaccinated people while revealing that at least 600,000 passengers cancelled flights during the key holiday…
Heathrow airport traffic plummets below 2020 levels
Heathrow airport has said Covid-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry as the airport reports results for 2021
Heathrow reopens dedicated red list terminal
Heathrow has reopened from December 1 its dedicated facility for passengers arriving from red list countries, Terminal 4
Heathrow reports first sign of travel recovery
A further easing of travel restrictions throughout July has resulted in a 74 per cent increase in passenger numbers at Heathrow compared to the same month last year.
Heathrow Airport to introduce a GBP5 passenger drop-off charge
Heathrow Airport is making a desperate attempt to recoup more than £2 billion in lost revenue from the pandemic by instituting a £5 drop-off fee for passengers arriving by car or taxi.
Heathrow Airport reopens terminal 3 for red list arrivals
London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened Terminal 3 as a dedicated facility for all arrivals from red list countries into the UK.
Heathrow showcases sustainable aviation fuel
Heathrow has incorporated sustainable aviation fuel into its operations ahead of the G7 Summit.
Heathrow could dedicate an entire terminal for ‘red list’ arrival
Heathrow Airport is said to be in talks with the British government to transform an entire terminal into a specialist facility that will only handle passengers arriving from COVID-19…
Heathrow boss ‘concerned’ border force won’t cope with reopening
Heathrow's chief executive has said he is "deeply concerned" the UK's Border Force will not be able to cope with additional COVID checks if all foreign travel resumed on 17 May.
Heathrow passengers decline back to 1960s levels
According to the latest reports, monthly passenger numbers at Heathrow fell below 500,000 last month, the lowest since 1966.
Heathrow Airports adds USD12 departure fee per passenger
The pandemic seems no to spare anyone not even busy and rich airports. London Heathrow airport announced yesterday will charge passengers an extra GBP 8.90 (USD 12.37) a flight to keep…
Heathrow cuts operations to two terminals
Heathrow Airport has temporarily closed two of its terminals as passenger demand falls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In March, passenger numbers shrunk by 52% compared to the…
The great outdoors: Brits turn to high-octane activities to unwind
Millions of Brits are ditching a bath and slippers in favour of high-octane activities to unwind. A poll of 2,000 adults found in the event of extreme stress, nearly one in five will do…
Emissions-free baggage vehicles come to Heathrow
As part of its ongoing GBP 6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways is trialling autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at its home at Heathrow, to help the airline further…
‘Super Power’ artwork on display at Heathrow
A canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas has appeared at Heathrow as part of an initiative to raise awareness of neuro-developmental disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports
Amidst all the fears around the impact of Brexit on passenger numbers in the UK, the country’s busiest airports have had a storming start to the year. Heathrow passenger numbers in May…
New security upgrade could reduce single use plastic at Heathrow
Heathrow Airport has ramped up its security by sinking USD 63 million (GBP 50 million) into enhancing its current set-up with the latest in cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) tech, which…
BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids
BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.
In travel tech this week: THAI, Babbel, Hahn Air and more
Latest technologies are continuously transforming the travel industry. This week, airlines and airports turn to technology to improve their services, a language app that dives into travel,…
Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness
In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Heathrow to offer 500 airport apprenticeships in 2017
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, Heathrow and 31 airport-based businesses have pledged to recruit, train and develop 516 new apprentices in 2017 – up from 455 last year –…
Heathrow celebrates bumper 2016
Heathrow Airport has revealed its full results for 2016, which show passenger numbers hit a record 75.7 million (up 1% year-on-year) while passenger charges fell 1%.
The airport…
British public get behind Heathrow expansion
A new ComRes poll has found more than two thirds of the UK public think building a third runway at Heathrow demonstrates that Britain remains ‘open for business’ after Brexit.
Strong…
Virgin CEO says Heathrow expansion ‘must benefit passengers’
The CEO of Virgin Atlantic has called on planners to ensure any expansion to Heathrow Airport primarily benefits passengers and generates increased competition among carriers. …
Heathrow expansion marks first delivery milestone
Heathrow’s expansion programme has passed its first delivery milestone and is advancing on schedule as the Government published its draft National Policy Statement (“NPS”) on a third runway…
