Tag: Heathrow Airport

British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow

British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both in the air and on the ground. The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such...

Heathrow turned 'small profit' in 2023 after '3 consecutive years of losses'

Heathrow turned ‘small profit’ in 2023 after ‘3 consecutive years of losses’

Heathrow Airport this week shared its 2023 financial results, declaring a "small profit" after three consecutive years of losses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Reporting a "strong year", the airport turned a revenue of almost £3.7mn - an increase of 26.6 per cent compared to 2022. He...

Man charged after flying from UK to US without ticket or passport on Christmas Eve

Man charged after flying from UK to US without ticket or passport on Christmas Eve

A man has been charged after allegedly travelling on a British Airways flight from Heathrow to New York JFK on Christmas Eve without a ticket or a passport. The Metropolitan Police said 46-year-old Craig Sturt was arrested at around 8pm on Christmas Day after arriving in the UK on a flight from N...

Heathrow Airport: 2023 was 'busiest ever' year

Heathrow: 2023 was ‘busiest ever’ year after seeing 79m passengers pass through airport

2023 was Heathrow's "busiest ever" year as the airport saw 79 million passengers pass through to the end of December. According to the airport's 2023 traffic figures, Christmas and New Year travel helped boost its passenger numbers by 6.6 million last month - averaging at around 216,000 daily pas...

Gold bars worth £4million laundered by South American drug cartels are seized at Heathrow Airport while en route to Switzerland

By DANYA BAZARAA FOR MAILONLINE Gold worth an estimated £4million that was being laundered by South American drug cartels has been seized after arriving at Heathrow Airport. The National Crime Agency (NCA) reclaimed 104kg in gold bars, some in the shape of hearts, after they were found hidde...

Announcement on CEO of Heathrow Airport

After nine years as CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye has informed the Board of his intention to stand down as CEO during 2023. The Board would like to thank John for his exceptional leadership since 2014, building a strong management team, developing a consumer-focused culture, improvin...

New dawn for third runway at Heathrow?

Heathrow Airport Christmas strikes to go ahead by both UK Border Force and ground handlers risking hours of delays over 10 days

By Callum Marius, mylondon.news It's supposed to be the busiest time of year for travel, but this winter is turning out to be the busiest time for industrial action in and around the capital. The city's largest airport, Heathrow, is now expected to see hours-long delays at three of its terminals ...

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: BRITISH AIRWAYS’ CUSTOMERS STUNNED AS STAR TREK CHARACTERS TRAVEL THROUGH HEATHROW TO CELEBRATE THE AIRLINE’S LAUNCH OF PARAMOUNT+ ON BOARD

Unsuspecting customers travelling through British Airways’ home at London Heathrow Terminal 5 were surprised and delighted to see Starfleet characters making their way to Departures The stunt, to celebrate the airline’s new partnership with Paramount+, saw British Airways’ colleagues tr...

Urgent Government action needed to meet 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030 target

Today the UK’s leading airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and air service navigation providers have published some emerging analysis from partners ICF – leaders in Aviation Sustainability consulting - showing that a UK SAF industry could meet the requirements of a UK 10% mandate, helpin...

Liquid restrictions on hand luggage could be scrapped after Heathrow Airport trial

Liquid restrictions on hand luggage could be scrapped after Heathrow Airport trial

by itv.com Restrictions on liquids and laptops in hand luggage could be removed in the near future due to the rollout of new 3D scanners. Since November 2006, passengers taking liquid in their cabin luggage have been restricted to clear plastic bags holding no more than 100ml, which must be shown ...

SWISSPORT’S CLUB ASPIRE LOUNGE AT HEATHROW’S T3 VOTED WORLD’S BEST AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

The Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 3 of London Heathrow Airport was voted World’s Leading Airport Lounge 2022 at the prestigious World Travel Awards in Muscat, Oman. Swissport International AG operates the Club Aspire brand in partnership with Airport Dimensions, a Collinson Group subsidiary. C...

Amadeus and British Airways to redefine the passenger experience at Heathrow Terminal 5 with biometrics

Major innovation trial with British Airways means passengers will not need to present passports or boarding passes at check-in, bag drop, or boarding. With demand for travel continuing to rebound airlines and airports are focused on delivering an easier experience that reduces queues and makes in...

Virgin Atlantic withdraws support for Heathrow third runway

Airline chief Shai Weiss attacks airport’s proposal to increase landing charges by 120% Photograph: Susannah Ireland/Rex Virgin Atlantic has withdrawn its support for Heathrow’s third runway plans amid an ongoing row over the cost of flying from Britain’s biggest airport. The carrie...

Menzies ground staff strike at Heathrow Airport

Ground handling staff at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest airports, held a 72-hour strike last week. From 4 a.m. on November 18, 350 members of the Unite union employed by Menzies Aviation walked out against what Unite referred to as “derisory pay offers.” At the start of Novembe...

Plaza Premium Group Operates Blush Lounge at Heathrow Airport

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced today the opening of the new Blush Lounge at London Heathrow Airport. The Blush Lounge is a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group, and with this new opening, the Group will add another count to its strong portfolio of lounge operations in the United Kingdo...

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