Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…

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Heathrow: 2022 busiest Christmas getaway since 2019

Harry Johnson Jan 12, 2023 0

Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year.…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic limit ticket sales to Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will limit ticket sales for flights to London’s Heathrow Airport during planned strikes by border agents over Christmas and New Year’s Eve to reduce…

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Heathrow prepares for Christmas getaway

Harry Johnson Dec 12, 2022 0

5.6 million people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9 million in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of…

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Heathrow enlists ‘Little Helpers’ for festive season

Harry Johnson Dec 7, 2022 0

Heathrow has enlisted hundreds of ‘Little Helpers’ to kick off the festive season for passengers by giving away 10,000 Christmas gifts. The presents will be given out across all four…

Airports

Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above a 12-metre LED screen to highlight Qatar Airways’ products, services, destinations, and marketing…

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Heathrow is ready for biggest Christmas in three years

Harry Johnson Nov 12, 2022 0

Heathrow has served 5.9m passengers in October, 84% of 2019 levels. Year to date we have served 50m, passengers, 74% of 2019 levels. The leisure market has been buoyant thanks to the half…

Airports

London Heathrow To Lift Passenger Cap Late October

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Heathrow Airport has announced that the daily passenger quota would be lifted by the end of October. The restriction was implemented in July 2022 to deal with summer travel chaos. It…

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Heathrow invites new businesses to join its supply chain

Harry Johnson Sep 23, 2022 0

Heathrow has today invited the SME community to reconnect with its multi-billion-pound supply chain. These SMEs can be a part of the airport’s continued recovery, contributing to the local…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow & the Queen’s funeral

Malcolm Ginsberg Sep 19, 2022

In conjunction with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic plus the airline community at Heathrow, there is an operational change of aircraft movements today (Monday, 19 September) in…

Airports

Heathrow Reduces Flights As Gatwick Increases Them

Joe Cusmano Sep 2, 2022

As the winter season approaches, mixed signals are emerging regarding travel in Europe. While Heathrow Airport in London is reducing its short-haul flight schedule by over 10,000 between…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways Cuts 10,000 Flights From & To Heathrow

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

British Airways has announced yet another wave of cancellations, this time cancelling 10,000 flights to and from Heathrow until the end of March next year to react to the ongoing…

Airports

Passenger Cap Easing Travel Chaos At Heathrow

Joe Cusmano Aug 16, 2022

According to the airport’s traffic report from July 2022, London Heathrow claims the passenger cap has helped the airport weather the travel turmoil. According to the airport’s…

Airports

Heathrow sale?

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 15, 2022

Heathrow’s largest shareholder, Spanish multinational Ferrovial, is reportedly assessing options over a possible sale of its 25% stake in the airport. The Madrid-based company is said…

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Heathrow summer getaway: 1,000,000 passengers in 10 days

Harry Johnson Aug 2, 2022

New York tops list of summer travel destinations in Heathrow’s busiest consecutive 10 days for departures since Christmas 2019 Heathrow summer getaway: 1,000,000 passengers in 10 days

Air

Here to Help! London Heathrow team to enhance passenger journeys

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

The Here to Help programme is a long-standing initiative but has been bolstered this week in response to growing passenger numbers over the summer

Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap

Harry Johnson Jul 16, 2022

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

Air

London’s Heathrow Airport imposes capacity cap of 100,000 passengers per day

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

London’s Heathrow airport is imposing a two-month cap on daily passenger traffic, a dramatic response by the country’s busiest airport to the flight chaos that has gripped Europe for weeks

Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!

Harry Johnson Jul 12, 2022

London's Heathrow Airport imposes a capacity cap, asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets Heathrow to airlines: Stop selling summer tickets!

Air

Etihad Airways returns to London Heathrow Terminal 4

Megha Paul Jun 20, 2022

Etihad is returning to Terminal 4 following a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic

Air

New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has reconnected the Isle of Man with London Heathrow, and increase its services from the Isle of Man to London City

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Heathrow: Unpredictability remains harsh reality

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Heathrow: Unpredictability remains harsh reality - 5 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travellers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers…

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London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality

Juergen T Steinmetz May 10, 2022

London Heathrow faces a new harsh reality - 5 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in April, with outbound leisure travelers and Brits cashing in airline travel vouchers driving the…

Air

Heathrow airport records ‘worst year’ ever

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2022

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

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2022

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…

Air

Heathrow airport traffic plummets below 2020 levels

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

Heathrow airport has said Covid-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry as the airport reports results for 2021

Business travellers cancelling over Omicron, says London’s Heathrow

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021

London's Heathrow Airport said it was seeing high levels of business travellers cancelling over concerns they could be trapped overseas by travel restrictions triggered by the new Omicron…

Heathrow reopens dedicated red list terminal

Megha Paul Dec 2, 2021

Heathrow has reopened from December 1 its dedicated facility for passengers arriving from red list countries, Terminal 4

10 haunted tourist attractions in UK, including Heathrow Airport

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2021

Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, has rounded up a list of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions that double as some of the most haunted sites in the whole country.

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Heathrow reports first sign of travel recovery

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

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.

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Heathrow Airport to introduce a GBP5 passenger drop-off charge

Joe Cusmano Jul 30, 2021

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.

Reopening updates

Heathrow Airport reopens terminal 3 for red list arrivals

Joe Cusmano Jun 10, 2021

London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened Terminal 3 as a dedicated facility for all arrivals from red list countries into the UK.

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Heathrow showcases sustainable aviation fuel

Joe Cusmano Jun 9, 2021

Heathrow has incorporated sustainable aviation fuel into its operations ahead of the G7 Summit.

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Heathrow could dedicate an entire terminal for ‘red list’ arrival

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

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…

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Heathrow boss ‘concerned’ border force won’t cope with reopening

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

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.

Features

Heathrow passengers decline back to 1960s levels

Joe Cusmano Mar 29, 2021

According to the latest reports, monthly passenger numbers at Heathrow fell below 500,000 last month, the lowest since 1966.

Reopening updates

IATA Travel Pass successfully trials on first international flight in London’s Heathrow Airport

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

IATA announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials

Airports

Heathrow Airports adds USD12 departure fee per passenger

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021

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 reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of Christmas getaway

Harry S. Johnson Dec 16, 2020

As Heathrow prepares for a much needed boost in the form of the Christmas getaway and the capital moves into Tier 3, passengers are being reminded of guidelines at the airport.

Heathrow to start charging £5 for airport drop-off

Harry S. Johnson Dec 4, 2020

Heathrow has announced it is exploring a proposal to implement a Forecourt Access Charge (FAC) for vehicles in late 2021 to prevent a car led airport recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Transatlantic airlines spearhead Heathrow pre-departure testing study

Harry S. Johnson Dec 1, 2020

The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four of Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport to demonstrate the…

Is London Heathrow becoming a second grade airport?

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 11, 2020

Heathrow’s traffic figures for August demonstrate the extent to which quarantine is strangling the economy, cutting British businesses off from their international markets

Heathrow to give Government COVID testing data

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

Heathrow’s workforce has stepped up and taken part in three rapid point of care COVID-19 testing trials, doing their bit to get aviation back flying again.

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LIVE FROM LONDON – JOHN HOLLAND-KAYE Chief Executive Officer Heathrow Airport Ltd

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 24, 2020

London reports that Heathrow Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, John Holland-Kaye, will be live at a Microsoft Teams Aviation Club United Kingdom lunch 12:00 noon (BST) Wednesday 2…

London Heathrow & trade

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 20, 2020

Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, down 88% on the previous year the airport has revealed. This reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic, since the start of…

Heathrow Express lifts peak and off-peak restrictions

Harry S. Johnson Aug 19, 2020

Heathrow Express is announcing greater ticket flexibility as part of a fully digital future as the dedicated airport express service gears up for customers reviving their travel plans…

Heathrow cuts operations to two terminals

Megha Paul Apr 16, 2020

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…

Malaysia Airlines launches offer for Heathrow Rewards members

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

In celebration of a new decade, Malaysia Airlines, has partnered with Heathrow Rewards offering a special discount on flight to members. Until 25 January 2020, Heathrow Rewards members…

Bill me baby: Heathrow T5’s new robot

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019

Following the introduction of robotic assistants at major airports such as Munich and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Terminal Five at Heathrow is getting its own troupe of automated, sci-fi helpers…

Accor returns to West London with ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East

Christian Tolentino Nov 28, 2019

Accor has announced that the newly built ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East, conceived in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group, will open by the end of December.  

Emissions-free baggage vehicles come to Heathrow

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2019

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…

Aerotel opens inside Heathrow airport

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Plaza Premium Group has announced the opening of Aerotel London Heathrow, the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Terminal 3. The hotel is just steps away from the check-in desks and…

Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…

Air

British Airways’ first A350 touches down at Heathrow

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019

British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…

Air

Heathrow unveils massive tapestry at T2

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019

Holidaymakers flying out of Heathrow Terminal 2 over the school holidays are in for a treat as the airport and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew today unveil a unique, hand-made 12 metre squared…

Air

British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

British Airways is set to add four additional frequencies on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route from March 2020 to its existing double daily schedule. This will increase the weekly flights…

Hospitality

An aviator’s dream: Holiday Inn unveils Heathrow hotel complete with runway views

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Holiday Inn has launched its latest Holiday Inn on Bath Road, just five minutes from Heathrow airport. The hotel showcases 433 high-spec, luxuriously finished rooms, with triple glazed…

Air

‘Super Power’ artwork on display at Heathrow

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

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…

Airlines and Aviation

New security upgrade could reduce single use plastic at Heathrow

Alastair Newport Jun 6, 2019

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…

Airlines and Aviation

From Cornwall to Heathrow and then the world!

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2019

Put upon cabinet member Chris Grayling, the secretary of state for transport, appeared as part of a special welcoming committee celebrating the arrival of a new flight from Cornwall Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow

Christian Tolentino Mar 12, 2019

China’s largest air carrier to the UK, Air China, will move its direct service between Chengdu and Beijing from London Gatwick to London Heathrow.

Hotels

Brits are sustainable travellers: Hilton London at Heathrow Airport reforms

Mili Feb 28, 2019

A data study by conducted by Hilton London Heathrow Airport said that averagely 68% of Brits are likely to choose sustainable alternatives during everyday activities, with over two thirds…

Air

Heathrow signs landmark deal ahead of expansion

Christian Tolentino Feb 26, 2019

Heathrow has announced it has signed a landmark deal on airport charges worth hundreds of millions of pounds with airlines operating at the airport.

Hotels

“Something new to Heathrow”: IHG to open 190-room Staybridge Suites

Christian Tolentino Jan 17, 2019

IHG’s extended-stay brand, Staybridge Suites, has announced to open minutes away from one of the busiest airports in the world, Heathrow Airport.

UK

Not your average ‘golf carts’: Multimobby improves mobility at Heathrow

Christian Tolentino Jan 10, 2019

OmniServ and London’s Heathrow Airport have introduced new Multimobby electric vehicles to improve passenger's mobility through the airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity

Christian Tolentino Jan 8, 2019

Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.

UK

Heathrow to fully deploy facial recognition for departures by 2019

Mili Oct 19, 2018

UK's Heathrow to launch airport’s first end-to-end bio-metrics trial bringing facial recognition to each point of the departing passenger’s journey.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways together with No1 Lounges debut ‘The House’ at Heathrow

Kristin Mariano Oct 8, 2018

Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges dubbed as ‘The House’.

Airlines and Aviation

Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2018

Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…

Hospitality

India’s Vivanta hotel heads to Heathrow

Mili Aug 15, 2018

India’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), will open a Vivanta hotel at Heathrow Airport in London in partnership with Hayre Group Limited.

UK

Parliament’s landmark vote to expand Heathrow ends political debate

Christian Tolentino Jun 26, 2018

In a landmark vote, Parliament backed the expansion of Heathrow, ending decades of debate on one of the UK’s most pressing infrastructure issues.

Air

OmniServ raise the bar for PRM services at Heathrow Airport

Alastair Newport May 16, 2018

Airport assistance services company OmniServ has announced it has boosted its fleet of vehicles at Heathrow with the addition of seven Bulmor SideBull Ambulifts.

Airlines and Aviation

Cobalt Air to launch Heathrow link

Jill Sayles Jan 25, 2018

Cobalt Air has announced a daily service beginning 27 March 2018, linking London Heathrow directly with Larnaca, Cyprus. The airline is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados

Jill Sayles Dec 11, 2017 19

Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Brunei Airlines announces partnership with Heathrow Rewards

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 5

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has announced the launch of a new partnership that enables RB’s Royal Skies members to spend their Heathrow Rewards points on frequent flyer miles. The Heathrow…

UK

Qantas opens lounge at Heathrow

Jill Sayles Nov 29, 2017 11

Qantas is welcoming customers into the new Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Airport from today. Located at London Heathrow Terminal 3, it opens as the airline is counts down to its…

Airlines and Aviation

BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow

Jill Sayles Nov 27, 2017 21

British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5. The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at…

Airlines and Aviation

Plaza Premium Lounge opens in Heathrow Terminal 5

Jill Sayles Nov 9, 2017 19

A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened for travellers in London Heathrow Terminal 5.  It is the first lounge in the terminal for the group, and has views across the runway. This…

Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings launch flights to Salzburg from Heathrow

Jill Sayles Nov 2, 2017 7

Eurowings has expanded its network from the UK with a new flight from Heathrow to Salzburg.  The new flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturdays, arriving from Salzburg…

Tourism

Heathrow Express reveals typical bleisure traveller

Jill Sayles Oct 16, 2017 1

Recent data shows that when business travellers attend a conference in a destination they haven’t visited before, 66% of these travellers are likely to add up to five extra days to their…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways unveils Qsuite at Heathrow

Jill Sayles Sep 21, 2017

Qatar Airways recently unveiled its Qsuite Business Class at London Heathrow, showcasing the first double bed in Business Class and private cabins for up to four people.  The…

UK

British Airways launches premium transfer drive service at Heathrow

Jill Sayles Aug 31, 2017

British Airways is introducing a new service called Premium Transfer Drive at Heathrow to help customers who are at risk of missing their connection are able to catch their onward flight.…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

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 a…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic introduces Heathrow – Las Vegas flights for CES 2018

Maria Airey Jun 8, 2017

Virgin Atlantic is set to operate four flights between London Heathrow and Las Vegas in January next year. In conjunction with joint venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic is…

UK

Heathrow Express tickets discounted for August

Aaron Greenwood Apr 25, 2017

Heathrow Express tickets are being heavily discounted for a limited time.  For holidaymakers flying from Heathrow this August, Heathrow Express single fares booked 90 days or more in…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Richard Young, Sales and Distribution manager at Heathrow Express

Maria Airey Apr 5, 2017

Richard Young joined Heathrow Express in 2016 as Sales and Distribution Manager within the B2B team. Having previously worked for a number of reputable travel companies including Amadeus,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines. The new service,…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe lands at Heathrow boosting choice for passengers 

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week. In a milestone…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow expansion UK’s ‘most critical infrastructure project’

Aaron Greenwood Mar 22, 2017

With the Prime Minister confirming this week she will trigger Article 50 negotiations on 29 March, MPs have reaffirmed their commitment to Heathrow expansion, viewing the plans more…

UK

Heathrow named best airport in Western Europe

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

For the third year running, travellers from around the globe voted Heathrow the ‘Best Airport in Western Europe’, and for an impressive eighth year, the ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow reports best-ever February performance

Aaron Greenwood Mar 13, 2017

In its best February performance to-date, Heathrow welcomed a record 5.27m passengers (+5.5% when adjusted to remove last year’s leap day) alongside surging cargo volumes with 127,000 metric…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow to offer 500 airport apprenticeships in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Mar 12, 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 –…

Global

New arrivals lounges planned for London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

A new wave of luxury lounges is set to open at London Heathrow Airport thanks to an expansion by Plaza Premium Group. Plans have been announced for two new lounges to be opened by the…

Train

Heathrow Express receives Business Superbrand 2017 status

Aaron Greenwood Mar 2, 2017

Heathrow Express has again been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2017, for the 11th consecutive year in a row. The annual survey has been identifying the UK’s leading…

UK

Heathrow aims to set benchmark for sustainability

Aaron Greenwood Mar 2, 2017

Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has unveiled Heathrow 2.0, the airport’s new sustainability leadership strategy which aspires to make the airport a centre of excellence for the aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow celebrates bumper 2016

Aaron Greenwood Feb 24, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to take Heathrow A350 XWB service daily

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Finnair has confirmed its flagship long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB, will operate a daily service between London Heathrow and Helsinki replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight

Gemma Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…

UK

British public get behind Heathrow expansion

Gemma Greenwood Feb 13, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin CEO says Heathrow expansion ‘must benefit passengers’

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

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. …

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow expansion marks first delivery milestone

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers. The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…

UK

Heathrow celebrates milestone year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

Heathrow celebrated 70 years of history as Britain’s air hub in 2016, welcoming a record 76 million passengers (+1%) alongside 1.5 million tonnes of cargo (+3%).  For the second year…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow reports strong demand for healthy meals

Aaron Greenwood Jan 9, 2017

Demand for Heathrow’s on-board meals have boomed, evidencing how passengers are responding to the rise of ‘clean eating’. 2016 data shows a trend towards lighter meals with sushi now…

UK

Malaysia Airlines partners Plaza Premium at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2016

Malaysia Airlines has formed a new partnership with Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator. Effective immediately, Malaysia Airlines’ economy class passengers will be entitled to…

Airlines and Aviation

Gordon Ramsay Group renews partnership with Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Dec 21, 2016

Gordon Ramsay Group has secured a 10-year extension to its contract at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 for its restaurant, Plane Food.  Based in the departure lounge of Terminal 5, Plane Food…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow marks milestone in expansion plan

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

Heathrow is to commence the preparation of a planning application to expand the airport with a new runway.   The application is intended to be formally submitted in 2019, after the…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow reports busiest November on record

Aaron Greenwood Dec 13, 2016

Heathrow welcomed a record 5.72 million passengers in November (+2.5%) alongside a 4.4% growth in cargo volumes. Heathrow is Britain’s largest port, accounting for almost 30% of all UK…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow lounge named world’s best

Aaron Greenwood Dec 7, 2016

Plaza Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, Terminal 2, has been awarded the Priority Pass Global Airport Lounge of the Year Award.  Now in its twelfth year, the awards are based on…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2016

Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport. The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…

Airlines and Aviation

UK business backs Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

Just days after the Government decided Heathrow will expand, union and business leaders have taken the unprecedented step to pledge their ongoing support for Heathrow expansion throughout…

Airlines and Aviation

Industry stakeholders back Heathrow expansion decision

Aaron Greenwood Oct 25, 2016

The UK government’s decision to back the development of a third runway at London Heathrow in a bid to meet growing air capacity demands in the capital has received strong support from the…

Airlines and Aviation

SWISS to launch London Heathrow – Sion service

Aaron Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced that it will be launching a new seasonal service between London Heathrow and Sion in February 2017.   SWISS will operate three round…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow launches ‘world-first’ social media flight finder

Aaron Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

London Heathrow has launched the first flight aggregation Facebook tool Go Heathrow, in partnership with Skyscanner, to help customers with their search for the best deal when flying from…

UK

Gatwick air quality report turns up the heat on Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Oct 8, 2016

Gatwick Airport has published a new report that it claims shows 19 of 26 separate monitoring sites around Heathrow are up to 162% above legal NO2 limits.  The data - collected over…

Airlines and Aviation

Egyptair resumes Luxor flights from Heathrow

Gemma Greenwood Oct 4, 2016

Egyptair has launched direct weekly flights between London Heathrow and Luxor. The flight is operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 seats: 24 in business class and 120 in economy…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe CEO urges government to greenlight Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Oct 3, 2016

Flybe CEO Saad Hammad has welcomed the proposal put forward by Heathrow Airport last week to push forward with capacity expansion that will significantly benefit regional operators. The…

UK

New lounge for Heathrow T3

Gemma Greenwood Sep 21, 2016

Airport Lounge Development (ALD), a subsidiary of Collinson Group, and Swissport are to launch a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 in response to a significant increase in demand for lounge…

UK

BA to enhance First & Gold check-in at Heathrow T5

Gemma Greenwood Sep 20, 2016

British Airways’ First and Gold Executive Club customers travelling from Heathrow will soon have access to a new ‘First Wing’, creating a dedicated walkway from check-in to the lounges in…

UK

Heathrow debuts floral map of the world

Aaron Greenwood Sep 19, 2016

Passengers travelling through Heathrow this week will be treated to a new installation in the form of a giant floral map of the world.  Created by florist Larry Walshe using around…

UK

Middle East passengers boost August traffic at London Heathrow

Gemma Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) handled a record 7.34 million passengers in August with Middle East passengers helping to drive this increase.  Europe's busiest airport said numbers…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow sets new passenger record in August

Aaron Greenwood Sep 12, 2016

Heathrow set a new passenger record for the month of August, welcoming 7.34 million passengers at the UK’s only hub airport.  As the Government prepares its strategy to increase…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow reiterates commitment to SMEs

Aaron Greenwood Sep 5, 2016

Heathrow has launched a series of commitments to guarantee SME involvement in future work at the airport as well as a competition for a business to win a £5,000 development grant. …

Airlines and Aviation

Team GB receive heroes’ welcome at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Team GB arrived home from the Rio 2016 Olympics at 9.55am on Tuesday, having achieved their highest medal haul of any "away" Olympics in history. The heroic athletes flew back from…

United States

Delta, Virgin Atlantic move in together at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Delta Air Lines will shift all of its Heathrow operations to Terminal 3 next month. The move, which will take place on 14 September 2016, will mean that all of Delta's flights operate…

Airlines and Aviation

London councillors support Gatwick expansion over Heathrow: survey

Gemma Greenwood Aug 18, 2016

Sixty-three per cent of London councillors support Gatwick expansion - compared to 44% for Heathrow – with half (50%) saying the certainty a runway scheme can be delivered has become more…

UK

Heathrow installs 50 additional noise monitors

Gemma Greenwood Aug 18, 2016

London Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new noise monitors in local areas as well as upgrades to its existing monitoring network.   The action, one of 10 steps set out in…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair expands Heathrow A350XWB services

Aaron Greenwood Jul 26, 2016

Finnair has announced that it will operate the flagship Airbus A350XWB aircraft on a fifth service between London Heathrow and Helsinki, replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on that…

UK

Heathrow reports marginal gains in H1, 2016

Gemma Greenwood Jul 24, 2016

London Heathrow accommodated 35.7 million passengers in the first six months of 2016, marking a year-on-year rise of 0.6%.  The result helped revenue increase 1.0% to £1,320 million,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates celebrates 25 years at Heathrow

Gemma Greenwood Jul 1, 2016

Emirates has celebrated its 25th anniversary at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).  Since 1991, the airline has carried more than 20 million passengers between Dubai and the London…

Hotels

ibis opens new Heathrow hotel

Aaron Greenwood Jun 23, 2016

ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport has officially opened for business.  The 140-room hotel is located adjacent to London Heathrow Airport and features a contemporary stylish design with…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliners aid Heathrow’s noise reduction strategy

Aaron Greenwood Jun 21, 2016

Virgin Atlantic’s replacement of its old 747-400s with top of the range Dreamliners has improved the airline's noise record at London Heathrow over January to March of this year, the latest…

UK

Northern development relies on Heathrow expansion: Airport CEO

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2016

The Government’s ambitions to transform the North of England into a high productivity, high growth powerhouse are at risk unless the Government takes action on airport expansion, Heathrow…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines to expand Heathrow capacity

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2016

Vietnam Airlines has confirmed that it will commence the operation of daily nonstop services between Heathrow and Vietnam on 23 June, adding a new Thursday flight to Hanoi to its existing…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas launches Heathrow anniversary competition

Aaron Greenwood Jun 13, 2016

To celebrate Heathrow’s 70th anniversary, Qantas is offering 70 people the chance to win ‘The Ultimate Trip’: a five-night stay in Sydney, Australia, travelling from Heathrow on the Qantas…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow VIP partners with celebrity chef Jason Atherton

Gemma Greenwood Jun 8, 2016

London Heathrow has announced an exclusive new collaboration with Michelin-starred British chef Jason Atherton, who will be bringing some of his award winning dishes to Heathrow VIP,…

UK

Heathrow celebrates anniversary with final plaque unveiling

Gemma Greenwood Jun 1, 2016

To celebrate Heathrow’s 70th anniversary, Joanna Lumley has revealed the final of 70 unique platinum plaques, that will be on show around the airport, each representing an iconic moment of…

UK

DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow confirms upgrades

Gemma Greenwood May 18, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow is installing new beds in all its rooms this week.  James Levick, the general manager of the DoubleTree hotel said: “Our beds have reached five years…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow to welcome first new building since 2001

Aaron Greenwood May 17, 2016

Planning permission has been granted for construction of the first stand-alone office building to be built at Heathrow since 2001.  Arora Group, which now manages more than 750,000…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow posts strong Q1 performance

Aaron Greenwood Apr 21, 2016

More than 16.8 million passengers used Heathrow in the first three months of 2016, representing a 2.6% year-on-year increase. Garuda Indonesia is the latest airline to move its London…

UK

Heathrow reiterates support for Western Rail Link

Aaron Greenwood Apr 7, 2016

Responding to Network Rail’s consultation on Western Rail Link, which closes today, Heathrow has restated its support for the project and has called for Network Rail and the Government to…

Global

Heathrow T4 celebrates 30th anniversary

Aaron Greenwood Apr 4, 2016

Heathrow’s 70th year has seen another significant milestone with Terminal 4 turning thirty.  Colleagues at Heathrow celebrated the 30th anniversary of its opening on Friday (1/4).…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda appoints dnata at London Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 31, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has appointed dnata to provide all ground handling services for its new five weekly flights from Jakarta and Singapore to London Heathrow.  The agreement strengthens…

UK

‘Strong case’ for southern rail link to Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2016

Network Rail has released the findings of a new study that shows there is a strong case for a new southern rail access link to Heathrow, which would connect passengers to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow businesses make apprenticeships promise

Aaron Greenwood Mar 21, 2016

Heathrow businesses have pledged to create more than 400 new apprenticeships during 2016. The pledges came from some of the 400 businesses which work in and around the airport, including…

UK

HKIA, Heathrow team up to “shape industry standards”

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport has formed a new partnership with London Heathrow Airport, aimed at driving the development of both hubs and the entire industry. The collaboration was…

UK

Professional and aspiring poets to converge on Heathrow this Easter

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2016

With Heathrow expecting a record 850,000 passengers and an extra 200,000 families to take off from there this Easter, the airport has announced a lyrical new initiative; Heathrow’s Passport…

UK

Heathrow wins big at Skytrax airport awards

Aaron Greenwood Mar 17, 2016

Heathrow has been recognised with three titles at this year’s Skytrax World Airport Awards. For the second year running, Heathrow received the honour of being named ‘Best Airport in…

UK

Heathrow appoints new chairman

Aaron Greenwood Mar 9, 2016

Heathrow Airport Holdings has announced that Lord Paul Deighton will succeed Sir Nigel Rudd as chairman of the Board when he steps down later this year.  Lord Deighton will guide Heathrow…

UK

Staycity to open expanded Heathrow aparthotel on 1 March

Aaron Greenwood Feb 29, 2016

Staycity will open the doors to a further 125 apartments at its popular London Heathrow site on 1 March with the addition of a guest lounge and café on the ground floor and breakfast area…

UK

Heathrow urges support for new rail link

Aaron Greenwood Feb 23, 2016

Heathrow is urging supporters of Network Rail’s proposed Western Rail Link to make their views heard in a public consultation, which opens this week.  The rail link is an important part…

Airlines and Aviation

New Qantas lounge to open at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2016

London's Heathrow Airport will be the location of Qantas’ next global lounge, with the construction on a new facility scheduled to start at Terminal 3 in September 2016. The new…

UK

IHG to develop dual-branded Heathrow property

Aaron Greenwood Feb 12, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel development near Heathrow Airport, London. The two hotels Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road and…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow marks busiest January on record

Aaron Greenwood Feb 11, 2016

Heathrow welcomed a record 5.5 million passengers in January, marking its best ever start to the year (+1% on January 2015). Larger, fuller, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for…

UK

Heathrow Express offer Star Alliance gold members free upgrades

Aaron Greenwood Feb 11, 2016

Star Alliance and Heathrow Express have teamed up to offer Star Alliance Gold Card holders a free upgrade when travelling on Heathrow Express trains.  To take advantage of the offer,…

UK

Renaissance London Heathrow shows off £20m refurb

Aaron Greenwood Feb 7, 2016

The Arora Group has completed a £20m refurbishment of the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel.   The refurbishment encompassed all areas of the hotel including upgrading its 3,000sqm…

UK

New GM for Rennaisance Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2016

The Renaissance London Heathrow has appointed Stephen Clayton general manager of the recently refurbished luxury four-star hotel.  Clayton has 13 years’ hotel management experience…

UK

Heathrow gallery showcases UK floods

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2016

Striking images of Cumbria, Lancashire, Scotland and Yorkshire have been unveiled across Heathrow’s terminals today in a bid to promote some of the worst affected areas following recent…

UK

Heathrow to partner on autonomous pod trials

Aaron Greenwood Jan 31, 2016

Heathrow will be working in collaboration with Westfield Sportscars, and Oxbotica, to develop new iconic automated pods for public trials this summer.  Using entirely British…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda moves to London Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March. The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…

UK

Exotic car rentals now available at Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Jan 27, 2016

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its new Exotic Car Collection in the UK to give consumers access to some of the world’s most desirable vehicles. The launch follows a trial period,…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow to promote New York tourism

Aaron Greenwood Jan 21, 2016

In a first for Heathrow, the airport operator has announced a collaboration with New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, NYC & Company and Virgin Holidays to…

UK

Heathrow Express discounts advanced bookings

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2016

Passengers can now buy a ticket for the fastest route from central London to Heathrow for £5.50 when buying a Heathrow Express ticket at least 90 days in advance at…

UK

Heathrow reports record traffic result in 2015

Gemma Greenwood Jan 11, 2016

Heathrow has issued its 2015 full-year traffic results, which show that nearly 75 million passengers travelled through the airport during the year, representing an increase of 2.2% on 2014…

UK

Stephen Fry fronts Heathrow welcome vid

Aaron Greenwood Jan 7, 2016

Tourists touching down at Heathrow, the UK’s hub airport, will be introduced to the idiosyncrasies and quirks of modern British life by national treasure Stephen Fry, in a new video guide…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow to install new charging stations

Aaron Greenwood Jan 6, 2016

Heathrow Airport has confirmed plans to install more than 135 new charging stations catering to at least another 260 electric vehicles. Commenting on the initiative, John Holland-Kaye…

UK

Heathrow marks 70th anniversary

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2016

Heathrow Airport has celebrated its 70th year of operation as a commercial airport.  Over the course of 2016, Heathrow will be celebrating a number of key moments with colleagues,…

UK

CHANEL expands Heathrow presence

Aaron Greenwood Dec 21, 2015

CHANEL has opened a new fashion boutique at Heathrow in Terminal 5, marking the second airport boutique for the company in the UK, complementing the existing store at Terminal 3. The 288…

UK

Airlines split over Heathrow third runway impasse

Aaron Greenwood Dec 11, 2015

Yesterday’s announcement that the Government is to defer a final decision on expansion at Heathrow has received strong criticism from international airlines serving the UK, despite a warning…

UK

Airportr sets up shop in Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Dec 10, 2015

Portr, the London based travel-technology company, has signed a long-term agreement with Heathrow that will see its on-demand baggage delivery service AirPortr go-live at the airport on 14…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow reports bumper November traffic result

Aaron Greenwood Dec 10, 2015

Heathrow welcomed 5.58 million passengers in November (up 2% on November 2014), making it the airport’s busiest November to date. Growth in passenger volumes continued to be driven by…

UK

Potential delay rattles supporters of Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Dec 9, 2015

A decision by the UK government to delay a decision on Heathrow expansion has rattled supporters of the plan, with UKinbound calling on ministers to ‘act quickly’ to resolve the impasse.…

Features

Two new hotels to open at Heathrow T4

Gemma Greenwood Nov 26, 2015

The Arora Group and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have signed an exclusive agreement with Heathrow to develop two hotels directly connected to the airport’s Terminal 4.  The two…

UK

Heathrow T2 restaurant named world’s best

Aaron Greenwood Nov 25, 2015

The Gorgeous Kitchen at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 has been named the world’s best airport restaurant in a ranking compiled by The Daily Meal, along with CNN, Conde Nast Traveller and Travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific closes Heathrow lounge for renovation

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2015

Cathay Pacific has confirmed its lounge located in Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport will be closed for renovation from 25 November until June 2016.  During this time, Marco Polo…

UK

Heathrow reports busiest October on record

Aaron Greenwood Nov 14, 2015

A record 6.56 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in October (+3.9% on October 2014), making it the airport’s busiest October to date. Larger, fuller, quieter aircraft continued…

Global

Heathrow exports boom in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Nov 12, 2015

The value of UK exports via Heathrow has increased 9.7% over a 12 month period as vaccines for medicine experience almost 100% growth and Chinese demand for UK products continues to grow.…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow Business summit attracts 200 SMEs

Gemma Greenwood Nov 10, 2015

The 19th annual Heathrow Business Summit is underway in London, hosting an estimated 200 small and medium sized enterprises from across the country that are looking to bid for the many…

UK

London Heathrow celebrates Academy milestone

Gemma Greenwood Nov 10, 2015

Heathrow has revealed its Heathrow Academy has saved the government’s benefits bill about £8 million through its work filling the skills gaps and giving local people in jobs over the eleven…

UK

Heathrow CEO makes air quality commitment

Aaron Greenwood Nov 4, 2015

Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye has told UK government officials that Heathrow expansion can be delivered within EU air quality limits and without increasing the amount of…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route

Gemma Greenwood Nov 1, 2015

Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer. “Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second…

UK

Heathrow reviews retail service offering

Aaron Greenwood Oct 21, 2015

Heathrow has partnered with concierge service company Quintessentially to launch an in-depth review of its retail service offering. Quintessentially will be given access to Heathrow’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow posts new record for passenger capacity

Aaron Greenwood Oct 12, 2015

A record 6.77 million passengers (+2.9% on September 2014) travelled through Heathrow on 40,292 flights in September 2015, making it the busiest September on record for passenger volumes.…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow CEO calls on governments to tackle climate change

Aaron Greenwood Oct 4, 2015

Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye has called upon global leaders to take action to cut carbon emissions during a panel discussion at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit staged in…

UK

Heathrow Express launches bargain advanced fares

Aaron Greenwood Sep 22, 2015

Heathrow Express has introduced a £6.99 single fare for advanced bookings made between three and six months in advance. The bargain ticket comes in as part of a new range of advanced…

UK

Hilton London Heathrow unveils £1.3m conference centre plan

Aaron Greenwood Sep 17, 2015

Hot on the heels of being named ‘Europe’s Leading Airport Hotel 2015’ at the recent World Travel Awards, Hilton London Heathrow Airport T4 has unveiled plans for a £1.3 million upgrade to…

UK

Heathrow launches 24-hour Berkshire bus service

Aaron Greenwood Sep 17, 2015

Berkshire residents can now benefit from an extended, 24-hour bus route service into Heathrow Airport following the launch of the service this week.   The 7-Series hybrid buses, covering…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow posts another record-breaking month of growth

Aaron Greenwood Sep 10, 2015

Heathrow has revealed it experienced its busiest ever month in August, with 7.33 million passengers passing through the airport, up 4% on the same month last year.  The 2nd of August…

UK

Heathrow Express services unaffected by industrial action threat

Aaron Greenwood Aug 24, 2015

Heathrow Express plans to run a normal service should the next fortnight's proposed London Underground strikes go ahead.  While this week's planned strikes were averted at the last…

UK

Heathrow named partner of Rugby World Cup

Aaron Greenwood Aug 16, 2015

World Rugby has announced the appointment of Heathrow as an official Tournament Provider to Rugby World Cup 2015. Heathrow will welcome the majority of the 500,000 anticipated overseas…

UK

July another record-breaking month for Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Aug 11, 2015

Heathrow welcomed a record 7.29 million passengers in July, a 4.7% year-on-year increase.  It also recorded more than a quarter of a million arrivals and departures on three separate…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow to trial steeper landings to cut aircraft noise

Aaron Greenwood Aug 10, 2015

Heathrow has announced plans to trial a steeper approach for planes landing at Heathrow in a bid to cut aircraft noise.  This trial is one of 10 steps Heathrow is taking through its…

UK

First independent lounge opens in Heathrow T5

Aaron Greenwood Aug 4, 2015

The first independent, shared-use lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5 has opened to the public. As previously reported, Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5 is jointly owned and operated…

UK

Heathrow Express services to continue despite strike threat

Aaron Greenwood Aug 3, 2015

Heathrow Express has confirmed it plans to run a normal service should this week’s proposed London Underground strike go ahead.   Heathrow Express trains will run between London…

UK

Heathrow lobbies for expansion plan

Gemma Greenwood Jul 21, 2015

More than 270 British business leaders have signed an open letter to the Prime Minster demanding the Government implement the Airports Commission’s clear and unanimous recommendation to…

UK

T2 Heathrow arrivals lounge offers ‘power breakfast’ package

Gemma Greenwood Jul 16, 2015

The Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2 has launched a new Power Breakfast designed to help business travellers hit the ground running after arriving in London on a long-haul…

UK

Heathrow marks another record-breaking month for traffic

Aaron Greenwood Jul 14, 2015

London Heathrow has released its latest traffic figures, which show a record 6.68 million passengers (+1.1% on June 2014) travelled through Heathrow on 40,626 flights in June 2015, making it…

UK

Heathrow Express launches duo special

Aaron Greenwood Jul 13, 2015

Heathrow Express is boosting Heathrow’s summer offering for leisure travellers with its duo saver, which saves couples £20 when travelling together on a return journey.  For couples…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI celebrates A380 service launch to Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood Jul 8, 2015

Thai Airways (THAI) recently celebrated the departure of the first Airbus A380 direct flight from London to Bangkok at Heathrow’s Terminal 2.  Passengers who travelled on flight TG910…

UK

Heathrow CEO leaves expansion debate behind, reveals procurement plans

Aaron Greenwood Jul 7, 2015

In his first speech since the Airports Commission’s clear recommendation for Heathrow expansion, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has confidently declared the debate on where a new runway…

Road

Heathrow teams with easyBus for new London route

Aaron Greenwood Jul 6, 2015

London Heathrow has teamed with airport shuttle bus operator easyBus to launch a new bus route from Shepherds Bush to Heathrow that will deliver passengers to the airport in under 30…

Airlines and Aviation

Airports Commission ‘unanimously’ supports Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Jul 1, 2015

The Airports Commission has thrown its support behind London Heathrow’s planned expansion as the solution to the UK’s looming aviation capacity crisis.  The commission’s findings are…

Train

Heathrow Express tops service survey

Aaron Greenwood Jun 30, 2015

Heathrow Express has received an excellent overall satisfaction rate of 94% from a new poll of UK rail passengers, compared to the national average of 80% and a London & South East…

UK

Heathrow wins top European airport accolade

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2015

Heathrow has been named best large airport in Europe at the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) awards.   Heathrow beat European rival hubs Charles de Gaulle Airport in…

UK

Heathrow reports busiest May on record

Aaron Greenwood Jun 14, 2015

Heathrow saw its busiest-ever May with a record 6.34 million passengers travelling through the UK hub, representing an increase of 1.7% year-on-year. May also set new single-day…

UK

First independent lounge opens in Heathrow’s T4

Aaron Greenwood May 20, 2015

Plaza Premium Lounge Management has opened the first independent lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4, providing access to all travellers regardless of airline or class of travel.   The…

UK

Mini-cab comparo service signs deal with Heathrow

Aaron Greenwood May 18, 2015

minicabit, the UK-based online mini-cab price comparison and booking service, has finalised its contract with Heathrow after a successful trial period.   The agreement will enable…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Heathrow link loyalty programmes

Aaron Greenwood May 13, 2015

Heathrow and Emirates have announced the launch of a new strategic partnership that will bring increased earning and redemption options for members of their respective customer loyalty…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow and Emirates partner

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

Heathrow and Emirates have announced a partnership between their customer loyalty programmes - Heathrow Rewards and Emirates Skywards.  Heathrow Rewards members can convert their points…

UK

Heathrow trumpets air quality report in expansion plan

Gemma Greenwood May 11, 2015

A new report investigating potential air quality concerns as a result of any expansion of Heathrow has been held up by the airport operator as evidence supporting its plans.  The…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways commits to second A380 Heathrow service

Aaron Greenwood Apr 20, 2015

Qatar Airways will introduce a second Airbus A380 aircraft on the London Heathrow to Doha route from 1 July. It will replace the existing A330 aircraft.   The arrival of the second A380 …

UK

New independent lounge to open in Heathrow’s T5

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2015

Heathrow has revealed Terminal 5’s first independent lounge will open this summer.  ‘Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5’ will be available to everyone travelling through Terminal 5,…

UK

London First members back Heathrow expansion

Aaron Greenwood Apr 15, 2015

Members of London First, an influential group of businesses based in the capital, have thrown their support behind Heathrow expansion.  A survey asked the group’s members ‘Which of the…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA opens new Heathrow lounge

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2015

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 2. The airline moved into T2 last year, along with its fellow Star Alliance…

Global

Heathrow celebrates its busiest-ever March

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2015

Heathrow saw its busiest ever March with a record 5.95 million passengers travelling through the UK’s hub, an increase of 3.4% on March 2014 as the airport benefitted from an earlier Easter…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow announces £3m package to promote Britain’s city regions

Aaron Greenwood Apr 12, 2015

Heathrow has confirmed it will partner with city regions across the UK to offer £3 million worth of advertising space across all terminals at the UK’s only hub airport.  With more than 22…

UK

Heathrow proposes passenger charge shake-up to drive regional connections

Aaron Greenwood Apr 5, 2015

The domestic passenger charge for airlines flying from Heathrow would be reduced by a third, from £29.59 today to £19.59, under new proposals announced by the UK’s hub airport.  With 95%…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines arrives at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2015

Vietnam Airlines touched down at London's Heathrow Airport for the first time last week. The airline had previously flown to and from the UK capital's Gatwick Airport, but will now…

UK

Heathrow plans for record numbers this Easter weekend

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2015

Heathrow has ordered extra chocolate eggs for its Easter Treasure Hunt with record numbers of passengers booked to fly over the Bank Holiday weekend.  More than 800,000 passengers are…

Airlines and Aviation

Icelandair commences operations from Heathrow T2

Aaron Greenwood Mar 26, 2015

Icelandair has commenced flights from its new home in London Heathrow’s Terminal 2.  The carrier, which celebrates 70 years of flying to the UK this year, honoured the occasion by…

UK

Heathrow reiterates commitment to expansion

Aaron Greenwood Mar 24, 2015

Heathrow has announced a new package of commitments deliverable with expansion, designed to connect the UK’s nations and regions to growth markets around the world.  Taken together, the…

Train

Heathrow Express targets families with kids’ travel-free offer

Aaron Greenwood Mar 23, 2015

To celebrate the Easter long weekend, Heathrow Express has announced that children aged under 16 and accompanied by an adult guardian, will now travel for free.  The airport train service…

UK

Heathrow reports traffic gains again in February

Aaron Greenwood Mar 11, 2015

London Heathrow reported another record monthly performance in February, with 4.95 million passengers travelling through the airport, up 1.1% year-on-year.  Operating at capacity,…

England

Heathrow lobbies Airports Commission

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

Heathrow has released a new report summing up why it is the best expansion option for the UK. Serving as a lobbying instrument to the Airport Commission, the report positions Heathrow…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow named ‘Airport of the Year’

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

London Heathrow and Star Alliance have won the World’s Airport of the Year at Air Transport World’s (ATW) 41st Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards.  They were honoured jointly…

UK

Heathrow claims it’s full as profits slump

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2015

Heathrow airport claims it is “full” and should be given the go ahead for expansion after its annual profit fell 10%.  Revealing its 2014 figures, the airport said 2014 resulted in its…

England

‘Plan Heathrow AND Gatwick growth’: ABTA

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

ABTA has urged expansion at both Heathrow and Gatwick in its response to the Airport Commission’s final consultation. The association said both airports have made ‘compelling cases’…

England

Heathrow and Gatwick post record years

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport have both reported a record number of passengers within a year in 2014. Heathrow saw 73.5 million passengers use the airport, up 1.4% on 2013.…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines switches London flights to Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2015

Vietnam Airlines has announced it will switch its London flights from Gatwick to Heathrow in March. Flights from Heathrow to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will operate five times a week…

UK

First independent arrivals lounge opens at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

Plaza Premium Lounge Management Limited opens a new lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal today. This stylish and contemporary lounge is the company’s second…

UK

Gatwick claims Heathrow faked community group support

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2014

Gatwick airport bosses have claimed that Heathrow concocted a fake community group to support an extra runway.   The assertion was made by Gatwick chairman Sir Roy McNulty in an…

UK

Heathrow chief states case for expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

The chief executive of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye, has outlined his plans for the airport's expansion to the public. At a consultation meeting held on Wednesday, Holland-Kaye…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to add Heathrow-Philadelphia route

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2014

Delta Air Lines has announced new services from London Heathrow to Philadelphia will launch next year. The carrier will start to operate the flights from 8 April on a daily basis and…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow sells off three airports for £1bn

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2014

Heathrow Airport Holdings has agreed to sell Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports for more than GBP1 billion. The three airports have been sold to a consortium formed by…

Train

Heathrow Express tests lower prices

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2014

Heathrow Express will test lower ticket prices this month to attract more leisure travellers. The rail link from Heathrow into London Paddington is offering single tickets for GBP7…

Airlines and Aviation

Transaero to link Heathrow to St Petersburg

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2014

Transaero Airlines has announced it will launch new flights between London Heathrow and St Petersburg later this month. The Russian carrier will offer a twice weekly direct service…

UK

Heathrow fights back with poll results

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2014

Heathrow Airport has come out fighting in its efforts to counter Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s claims that a third runway is “political Kryptonite”, with a poll that a majority of MPs are…

England

Tunnels and locks for Heathrow expansion protesters

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2014

Heathrow Airport expansion protestors have said they will fight eviction attempts and are willing to use tunnels and locks to thwart bailiffs, according to reports.  A community…

England

Heathrow and Gatwick post record months

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2014

Both Heathrow and Gatwick airports have reported July this year as their busiest month in history as the summer getaway commenced. Heathrow saw 6.97 million people use the airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Daily Heathrow-Addis Ababa routes commence

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2014

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced daily services between London Heathrow and Addis Ababa. The additional service commenced tonight (8 July) at 21.00 and will arrive Bole International…

England

Baggage chaos at Heathrow T5

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2014

Updated 30 June, 09.42 Passengers flying from Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 have suffered with baggage delays since Thursday after an IT system failed. Many of those travelling…

Airlines and Aviation

London Heathrow’s new terminal opens

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker recently joined Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at the official opening of the new Terminal…

Airlines and Aviation

Cyprus Airways sells off final Heathrow slot

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2014

Cyprus Airways has announced it will sell its remaining slot pair at Heathrow to American Airlines for US$31 million. The deal is said to be a key element of the airline’s…

Train

Heathrow Express starts Acas talks

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2014

Heathrow Express has commenced talks with the RMT union through Acas to avoid more workers’ strikes. The rail operator said it was keen for RMT to have input into its proposals to…

England

First flights into Heathrow T2 touch down

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 welcomed its first flights today with a smoother operation than Terminal 5’s in 2008. A United Airlines flight from Chicago was the first to touch…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow-St John’s flights to operate year-round

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Air Canada has announced its services from Heathrow to St John’s will operate year-round from October this year. The route will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and…

England

Heathrow proposes congestion charge

Mark Elliott May 9, 2014

Heathrow Airport has proposed a congestion charge as part of its argument for a third runway to the Airports Commission. The airport has suggested that a fee for cars would help limit…

Appointments

Heathrow names new CEO

Mark Elliott May 8, 2014

Heathrow Airport has announced its current development director will become CEO in July. John Holland-Kaye will take up the new role from 1 July after overseeing the launch and…

England

Heathrow boasts links to Airports Commission

Mark Elliott May 2, 2014

Heathrow Airport has told the Airports Commission it is the ‘only option’ for expansion as connections from outside the south east are set to improve. The airport’s latest submission…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly A380 from Heathrow-Hamad

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Qatar Airways has announced it will fly an Airbus A380 on flights from London Heathrow to Qatar's new hub Hamad International Airport.  The new service will commence on 17 June when…

England

Queen to open Heathrow’s Terminal 2

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

The Queen will officially open Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, known as the Queen’s Terminal, in June. The Queen is expected to be joined by the Duke of Edinburgh at the opening on 23…

Train

Heathrow Express threatened 48-hour strike

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2014

Workers for Heathrow Express are planning a 48-hour strike next week, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has announced. Members of the union plan to walk out on 03.00 BST on…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils new Heathrow lounges

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

United Airlines showed a further commitment to the UK market today by unveiling two new airport lounges as part of Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2. The airline revealed the Global…

England

Heathrow boss steps down

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Heathrow Airport’s CEO Colin Matthews has stepped down from the role. Matthews joined the airport in March 2008 and will leave after the new Terminal 2 opens in June. Under his…

Airlines and Aviation

BA tops Heathrow’s ‘quiet list’

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2014

British Airways' short-haul operations have topped the new 'Fly Quiet' league table, which measures airlines' noise emissions at London Heathrow Airport. The UK national carrier…

England

Heathrow sees record passenger year

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014

Heathrow Airport saw a record number of passengers in 2013 to 72.3 million. The airport posted a 3.4% rise in passengers for the year with its satisfaction level at a record high of…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds fifth daily Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2014

Finnair will add a fifth daily flight between Heathrow and Helsinki from next month. The carrier will add the extra daily flight from 30 March, departing London at 1935 in the evening…

England

Heathrow’s delays ‘to be reduced’

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2014

Delays and cancellations will be reduced at Heathrow Airport as a new arrivals system is put in place. According to NATS a new method that assesses aircraft by the time away instead…

England

Heathrow to consult locals on third runway

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014

Heathrow Airport has announced plans to consult local residents on their views into building a third runway at the site. The airport’s chief executive Colin Matthews made the…

UK

Heathrow sees rise in Indian passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2014

London’s Heathrow airport saw an increase in Indian passenger arrivals last year. In 2013, the airport received 8.7% more Indian passengers as compared to the previous year. Arrivals…

England

CAA tells Heathrow to cut charges

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2014

Heathrow Airport will be forced to cut its airline charges by 1.5% as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) looks at ways to balance competition at London’s airports. Charges will fall…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates marks year of five A380s at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2013

Emirates has celebrated a year of five daily Airbus A380 services from Heathrow this month. More than 2,500 people now travel from the London airport to Dubai and beyond on a daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Davies shortlists Heathrow and Gatwick expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2013

Howard Davies' Airport Commission has suggested at least one new runway will be needed at Heathrow or Gatwick to help ease air capacity issues in the south east. The commission's…

England

Davies “favours Heathrow expansion”

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2013

Howard Davies suggestions for airport expansion have a lenience towards a third and potential fourth runway at Heathrow to cope with on-going demand, according to reports this morning.…

UK

dnata introduces private Heathrow service

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2013

Aviation services provider dnata has launched new Private Aviation Services at Heathrow for the private sector. The new service means the airport will be able to offering ground…

England

Personal shopping service launches at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Heathrow has become the first international airport to offer a personal shopping experience free of charge. The London airport is using accredited stylists to tailor-make personal…

England

Plaza Premium lounge for Heathrow

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will include a Plaza Premium lounge when it opens in June next year. The luxury airport lounge in what will be known as The Queen’s Terminal will have…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines angry at Heathrow landing fee increases

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2013

Airlines have expressed their disappointment in the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for agreeing Heathrow can raise its landing fees, although not by more than inflation. Dale Keller,…

England

Heathrow puts long-haul challenge to Gatwick

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013

The UK’s biggest airport, Heathrow, is today submitting evidence to Howard Davies’ Airports Commission, casting doubt on the credentials of Gatwick’s long-haul strategy. According to…

UK

British Airways boss slams Heathrow CEO

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

Willie Walsh, the CEO of International Airlines Group, has claimed that Heathrow is ripping off passengers and hiring too many overpaid staff. His comments were bolstered by claims he…

England

Gatwick beats Heathrow in August load factor

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

Gatwick Airport’s flights were fuller than rival Heathrow during August this year, new figures have revealed. The West Sussex airport recorded a load factor of 89.4% during the…

England

Heathrow: “We can grow and be quieter”

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2013

Heathrow Airport told the Airports Commission on Friday it can both increase flights and continue to reduce aircraft noise. If a third runway at the airport was confirmed, Heathrow…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to launch Heathrow-Austin flights

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2013

British Airways is to launch direct flights between London and Austin, Texas using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The service will launch in early March 2014 five times a week before moving…

England

Next phase of Heathrow resurfacing underway

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

The UK’s biggest airport, Heathrow, has completed the most recent stage of its runway refurbishment after the resurfacing was completed this week. The GBP20 million renovation will…

England

Heathrow opens booking for SME conference

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

The UK’s biggest airport has opened bookings on its small and medium enterprise conference which runs in three parts across October and November. The conference, which is designed to…

England

Heathrow warned over breast implant explosives

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013

Heathrow Airport staff have reportedly been warned that Al-Qaeda has developed the technology to conceal explosives in breast implants. According to British newspaper the Daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Global airline alliances want to stay at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2013

The three major global airline alliances – Oneworld, Star and SkyTeam – have all announced their support for Heathrow airport, increasing its chances of successfully gaining a third…

UK

Heathrow passengers increase 5.5%

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2013

The UK’s busiest airport Heathrow saw 6.9 million passengers pass through its terminal in July, a 5.5% increase on the previous year. The increase is being put down to 2012’s low base…

UK

Heathrow publishes six month figures

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

London Heathrow airport has released its figures for the first six months of 2013. Overall results were positive for the UK hub, with passenger numbers up 2.4% to 34.4 million…

UK

The London Debate: Heathrow airport

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2013

So we have now heard the arguments from both the London Mayor Boris Johnson and Gatwick airport. One has proposed a four runway project which would cost somewhere in the region of GBP65…

UK

GTMC gives response to Heathrow proposal

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

GTMC chief executive Paul Wait has released a statement following Heathrow’s announcement of their Davies Commission submission recommendations. “The GTMC, the most influential travel…

UK

Heathrow unveils expansion plans

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

London’s busiest airport, Heathrow, unveiled its expansion proposals today at a media briefing held at Tate Modern. The hub put forward three options to the Airports Commission for…

UK

Heathrow to make case for third runway

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

Heathrow Airport is to make its case for a third runway this week, as it prepares to put a case to the Davies Commission this week. The chief executive of Heathrow Airport Holdings…

England

UK risks losing hub status, warns Heathrow CEO

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2013

The UK could lose its position as an aviation hub if capacity is not grown soon, Heathrow Airport’s CEO has told the Government. In an oral presentation to the Airports Commission,…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines speak out against CAA rise at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2013

Bosses at Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have voiced their concern into the potential rising costs at Heathrow outlined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). New capping charges…

England

Heathrow to fund resident-backed campaign

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

Heathrow Airport has announced it is to provide funding for a resident campaign that backs the running of the airport. Its announcement comes after a survey of 6,000 residents by…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow T2 sets year countdown

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

The first flight operation at Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will arrive a year from today, it has been announced. A United flight from Chicago will be the first to touch down at the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow branded ‘big problem’ by IATA

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

Heathrow Airport, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, has been accused of being too expensive and overcrowded by senior aviation executives. The comments, which were made by the director…

Airlines and Aviation

Report on Heathrow landing released

Mark Elliott May 31, 2013 10

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released a report with its initial findings on the British Airways incident on 24 May.  The report confirms that the Airbus A319 was…

Airlines and Aviation

Emergency landing closes Heathrow runways

Mark Elliott May 24, 2013 0

Heathrow Airport temporarily closed both its runways earlier today after a British Airways flight had to make an emergency landing. The airport’s south runway has now re-opened but…

UK

BAR UK: “Only Heathrow has capacity issue”

Mark Elliott May 17, 2013 16

Only Heathrow Airport faces a capacity problem in the south-east with airlines keen to develop routes from the ‘hub’ airport, according to a new survey from the Board of Airline…

UK

Heathrow and Gatwick release monthly stats

Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 16

London’s two main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, have released their most recent statistics revealing how the two hubs have been performing. Heathrow saw around 5.8 million…

UK

Transport Committee calls for Heathrow expansion

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 0

MPs on the Transport Committee has called for expansion at Heathrow above building a new London airport, it was revealed today. In its report for the Government’s Aviation Strategy…

Global

Heathrow told to cut charges

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2013 17

Heathrow Airport has been told to cut charges at the airport in proposed regulations announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The airport has been given a price cap of RPI…

Global

BA/bmi merger boosts Heathrow numbers

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2013 15

bmi’s integration into British Airways helped Heathrow post its record passenger numbers for March at 5.9 million. The airport’s passenger numbers increased 3.9% compared to March…

Global

Dubai targets Heathrow for busiest airport title

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2013 1

Dubai International has been named the world’s second busiest airport for international passenger traffic and the airport says it is looking to take the top spot from Heathrow. The…

England

Heathrow pushes for third runway in commission response

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2013 7

Heathrow Airport has asked the Airports Commission to reconsider parts of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) proposals to increase airport capacity in its submission. Ruling out…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad buys Jet’s Heathrow slots

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2013 15

Etihad Airways has purchased Jet Airways’ three Heathrow slot pairings for US$70 million (GBP46m)  as talks continue over a potential takeover. The Indian carrier will continue to operate…

England

Heathrow could implement free WiFi

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2013 15

Heathrow Airport could introduce free WiFi in the next six years as part of a new GBP3 billion investment announced today. If approved, the London airport will use the private funding for…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific plans fifth Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2013 10

Cathay Pacific has announced it will add a fifth daily return flight between Heathrow and Hong Kong this summer. The carrier will offer 35 flights a week on the route from 27 June 2013,…

England

Gatwick calls for reduced Heathrow winter schedule

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2013 15

The chief executive at Gatwick Airport has called for Heathrow to operate a smaller schedule in winter so it can cope with conditions. In a letter to Secretary of State for Transport…

Airlines and Aviation

BA adds Heathrow-Ibiza route

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2013 13

British Airways is set to launch flights from Heathrow to Ibiza this summer as part of new updates to its schedule. The airline will operate flights to the Spanish island from 27 April…

England

Heathrow posts record year

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2013 0

Heathrow Airport has announced 2012 was a record year for the airport with 70 million passengers. The figure showed a 0.9% increase on 2011, with the airport also seeing its busiest…

England

IoD wants new Heathrow runway, Johnson looks to Stansted

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2012 14

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has encouraged expansion at Heathrow Airport to help with capacity problems in the south east, as Boris Johnson looked to Stansted in his wish to develop an…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner flights kick off at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2012 1

The first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight landed in the UK today, operated by Qatar Airways. The aircraft’s debut is the first of many to come in the UK, with TUI and British Airways…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2012 19

Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 is to become the home of Star Alliance, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014. The new terminal is part of a GBP11 billion…

Airlines and Aviation

Star Alliance gets new home at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2012 8

Star Alliance has announced that London’s Heathrow airport will designate a new terminal for its members. The airport will allot Terminal 2 as the new home for Star Alliance member…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow-Palma Mallorca route to return

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2012 16

Flights to Palma Mallorca from Heathrow are due to return next year after a four-year absence. Spanish carrier Vueling, which is being eyed by IAG for a takeover, has announced it will…

Airlines and Aviation

US Airways to launch Heathrow-Charlotte

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2012 16

US Airways is to launch non-stop flights between Heathrow and Charlotte in North Carolina, it has announced. The daily service will start in March 2013 with an Airbus A330 including its…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic wins Scotland-Heathrow slots

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2012 0

Virgin Atlantic has won the bid for slot pairings between Scotland and Heathrow left behind from IAG’s acquisition of bmi. The airline confirmed it has been offered the slots and is due to…

Airlines and Aviation

WTTC backs Heathrow hub report

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2012 5

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has backed Heathrow Airport’s ‘One Hub or None’ report it issued last week. The organisation said it supports a single hub for London to…

England

Report puts Heathrow hub case forward

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2012 12

Heathrow Airport’s chief executive Colin Matthews is to launch a report today outlining why the airport needs to become a UK hub. Matthews is to send the ‘One Hub or None’ report to Sir…

UK

China firm to take Heathrow stake

Nov 1, 2012 10

China's sovereign wealth fund has announced plans to purchase a stake in the company that owns London's Heathrow airport. In a statement released on Thursday, reported by Xinhua, the…

UK

Heathrow expects a surge in ME passengers

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2012 5

40,000 passengers across a three-day period during Eid-Al-Fitr and an expected 45,000 passengers for Eid-Al-Ahda are the surge in numbers expected by Heathrow airport.  The fascination of…

UK

‘Four runways could be placed west of Heathrow’: report

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2012 7

A new independent report into the UK’s aviation policy has supported suggestions to place four runways west of Heathrow to help airport capacity. The report, named ‘Bigger and Quieter: The…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic bids for Heathrow-Scotland route

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2012 14

Virgin Atlantic has bid to operate multiple daily flights between Heathrow and Scotland as part of its short-haul strategy. The carrier is focusing on Edinburgh and Aberdeen to develop its…

UK

Heathrow debate rolls on

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2012 0

The debate into the future of the UK’s airport capacity continued this week after a report and government stances were made. While the All Party Parliamentary Group on Aviation (APPG) said…

UK

Heathrow prepares for busiest day

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2012 18

Heathrow Airport is set to see one of the busiest days in its history tomorrow as the Olympic parties leave the capital. Numbers will be similar to those it witnessed when athletes came…

Global

Athlete arrivals set Heathrow record

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2012 15

Athletes, volunteers and teams coming into London for the Olympic Games will see Heathrow set a new record for passenger numbers in one day today. The airport is expected to carry 236, 955…

UK

Heathrow sets new H1 record

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2012 15

Heathrow Airport has continued to see a growth in passengers throughout 2012, with June figures up 1.6%. The airport carried a record 6.2 million passengers through last month and it also…

Global

Birmingham Airport targets Heathrow customers

Mark Elliott May 31, 2012 0

Birmingham Airport has released a new advertising campaign aimed at Heathrow’s travellers to ‘claw back’ its catchment area. Using the strapline ‘Birmingham makes more sense’, the…

UK

Heathrow Express unveils new fleet

Mark Elliott May 28, 2012 7

Heathrow Express is to unveil its refurbished trains today as part of a £16bn investment. The trains have been designed to customer feedback suggestions and offer an ‘oasis of calm’, with…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection

May 21, 2012 18

Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John's. The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30…

UK

TfL: “Get real on alternative to Heathrow”

Mark Elliott May 10, 2012 15

Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) have urged the aviation industry to ‘get real’ about a new airport for London as a third runway at Heathrow was ruled out. Speaking at ABTA’s…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA backs expansion at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2012 6

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has backed expansion at Heathrow Airport in a drive to improve the UK’s economy and job market. The association has forecast one in seven…

UK

Heathrow Airport unveils Terminal 2 development

Mark Elliott Feb 29, 2012 16

Heathrow Airport unveiled plans for its new Terminal 2 today after major structural work was completed. The new Terminal 2 will open in 2014 after a £2.5 billion investment and will be…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways opens Heathrow lounge

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2012 18

Qatar Airways is to open its new premium lounge at Heathrow tomorrow. The Terminal 4 lounge will be the airline’s first outside of Doha and will be available to first and business…

Oman

Oman Air launches luxurious new three-class service from London Heathrow

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2011

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a brand new three-class service this week on its flagship London Heathrow to Muscat route. The service is offered…

UK

Heathrow-Bilbao frequency increased to double daily

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2011

Spanish airline Vueling has announced it is to double the frequency on flights to Bilbao from Heathrow. The route will now operate twice a day from 30 October following growing demand and…

UK

Heathrow summer traffic boosts BAA July figures

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2011

BAA has posted an increase in passenger figures last month after numbers at Heathrow reached a record 6.87 million. The airport operator said traffic had increased 08% across its airports…

UK

Heathrow Express upgrades trade site

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2011

Heathrow Express has updated its booking platform and website for the trade. The redesign follows feedback from corporate customers and includes the ability to hold several accounts, set…

UK

‘Make Heathrow, Gatwick pax pay more,’ says regional airport group in APD lobby

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2011

A group of regional airports across the UK has called on the government to scrap its 'one-size-fits-all' approach to aviation taxes in its consultation response to APD. The airport group,…

UK

TAM urges Argentina and Uruguay pax not to travel to Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2011

TAM Airlines has urged travellers going to Argentina and Uruguay not to travel to Heathrow Airport as flights continue to be disrupted in South America. The airline said it is not accepting…

UK

Heathrow Express to run throughout RMT action

Mark Elliott May 22, 2011

Heathrow Express has said it will run an amended schedule this Friday and Saturday despite RMT taking out industrial action on the train operator. The company said it will operate a…

Airlines and Aviation

Yemen airline hints at return to Heathrow

Mark Elliott May 12, 2011

Flights between Yemen and London could be restored as the country's national carrier has appointed sales representation in the UK and Ireland. Yemenia Yemen Airways has signed a GSA…

UK

TAM doubles Heathrow-Rio service

Mark Elliott May 5, 2011

TAM Airlines has announced it will double its services between Heathrow and Rio de Janeiro this summer. The airline will operate six flights a week from 2 August using an Airbus A330-200,…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air opens new terminal in Heathrow T4

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2011

Gulf Air has officially opened its new, premium 'Falcon Gold' lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. The 6500 sq.ft Falcon Gold lounge - one of the largest in the terminal - combines…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air opens new premium lounge in Heathrow T4

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2011

Gulf Air has officially opened its new, premium 'Falcon Gold' lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4. The 6500 sq.ft Falcon Gold lounge - one of the largest in the terminal - combines…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air opens new lounge at Heathrow T4

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2011

Gulf Air has opened its new 'Falcon Gold' lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 4. The 6,500 square foot lounge has been designed to offer modern services with an Arabic influence. Features include…

Global

bmi could abandon UK domestic flights from Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2011

bmi could abandon London Heathrow as a hub airport in protest at BAA's decision to push up landing charges on domestic flights, according to newspaper reports. The Daily Telegraph has…

Global

bmi and Swiss launch new Heathrow and Manchester routes

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

British carrier bmi and SWISS have announced new routes from London Heathrow and Manchester to Basel, Switzerland, starting from 27 March. The routes, which will be operated…

Global

Heathrow Express appoints new creative agency

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2011

Heathrow Express has appointed a new agency covering creative, digital, and CRM. Following a competitive review involving 13 agencies, BAA operated Heathrow Express has…

Global

ABTA slams Heathrow for snow response

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2010

ABTA has criticised Heathrow Airport for failing its customers during the disruption caused by the weather conditions this week. Mark Tanzer, chief executive at the association,…

Global

TAM flights held outside Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2010

TAM Airlines has told travel agents that customers should not travel to Heathrow due to the snow disruption. The airline's London office is currently dealing with problems and is talking to…

Global

Heathrow Express creates festive film with 20 airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2010

Heathrow Express has partnered with 20 airlines operating out of London's Heathrow Airport to film messages of Christmas wishes for its Express TV. Twenty airlines took part in the filming…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to switch to Heathrow T4

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2010

Qatar Airways has announced that it will move its Heathrow operations from terminal three to four this week. The switch will take place on Wednesday and Akbar Al Baker, CEO of…

Global

BA launches Heathrow-Orly schedule

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2010

British Airways is to commence flights between Heathrow and Paris Orly next year to increase its business location network. The airline will operate 12 flights a week on the route,…

Global

Heathrow traffic improves

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2010

Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest September this year with passenger arrivals up 7.6%. Figures from BAA have shown that an increase in long-haul routes has boosted operations at…

Global

bmi launches Heathrow-Libya route

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2010

bmi has launched a new daily service from Heathrow to Tripoli, Libya. The route will be operated by an Airbus A319 and will begin on 1 December. "bmi's new route to Tripoli expands our…

Global

Unite consults BA members as Heathrow deal comes through

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2010

Unite is set to consult all British Airways members in a potential widened threat to the airline. Unite's Joint General Secretary Tony Woodley said that the union would discuss BA's handling…

Global

Business travel boosts Heathrow traffic

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2010

Heathrow airport recorded its busiest August figures this year following greater exposure to the business market, BAA revealed today. The airport recorded its second busiest month on…

Global

Extra Heathrow flights stopped

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2010

Plans to allow extra flights from Heathrow have been stopped by the Government. Transport Minister Theresa Villiers told the Commons that planes would not be allowed to take off and land on…

Global

SWISS introduces Airbus to Heathrow-Geneva route

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2010

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced it will operate a new Airbus A320 on the Heathrow to Geneva route from next year. The airline's second A320 will be deployed on the route…

Global

Heathrow Airport launches annual awards

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2010

Heathrow Airport has launched its annual awards for the most popular travel accessories. Launched to highlight the products that make passengers' journey better and which are available at…

Global

Heathrow launches British food week

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2010

Heathrow airport is set to launch a British food week. From the 26 August to 12 September passengers travelling through the hub will be treated to the best bites of Britain including…

Global

bmi adds more seats to Heathrow-Aberdeen service

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2010

British Midland International (bmi) has added nearly 3,000 seats each week on its Heathrow to Aberdeen service. From 1 August, bmi will operate larger aircraft to several of its…

Global

Emirates launches second A380 Heathrow service early

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2010

Emirates' second daily A380 service from Heathrow to Dubai will take off two weeks earlier than planned on 15 June following the early delivery of the airline's newest 'superjumbo'. The A380…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet moves to new SkyTeam lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010

Jet Airways will be inviting First and Premiere guests to enjoy some airport R and R with a move to the deluxe SkyTeam lounge at London Heathrow Terminal Four from this week (1 June…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet moves to new SkyTeam lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010

Jet Airways will be inviting First and Premiere guests to enjoy some airport R and R with a move to the deluxe SkyTeam lounge at London Heathrow Terminal Four from this week (1 June…

Global

Jet Airways moves to SkyTeam lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2010

First and Premier passengers of Jet Airways can now use the facilities of the SkyTeam lounge at Heathrow Terminal Four. The two-level lounge is opposite Gate 10, has space for 300…

Global

Delta opens Heathrow business facilities

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

Delta Air Lines has partnered with YOTEL at Heathrow's Terminal 4 to provide arrivals facilities for premium passengers. The lounge is available to Delta, Air France and KLM passengers…

Global

Delta and Air France add third Heathrow-New York flight

Mark Elliott May 11, 2010

Delta Air Lines and Air France KLM today announced they will add an extra daily flight between Heathrow and New York-JFK. From 20 September the airlines will have three daily flights on the…

Global

Heathrow Express extends services

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2010

Heathrow Express has extended its service to a 24 hour operation on April 21st 2010to ensure that passengers affected by the flight restrictions can make it to andfrom the airport. Heathrow…

Global

Blue1 doubles London Heathrow flights to Helsinki

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2010

Blue1, the Finnish airline of the SAS Group, is doubling its services to Helsinki from London Heathrow with a second daily flight added to its existing schedule. The additional…

Airlines and Aviation

bmi launch new Heathrow-Berlin route

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010

bmi launched a new route between London Heathrow and Berlin today, in effect from 28 March.An Airbus A319 will operate on the five daily flights departing from Heathrow and returning…

Global

Emirates adds another A380 to Heathrow route

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010

11th March, 2010 - Emirates is to add another Airbus A380 to its London Heathrow route from 1st July this year, making the popular superjumbo experience more widely available to…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to add another A380 on Heathrow route

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010

Emirates Airline will add another A380 to its London Heathrow route from July 1 this year.In addition to the daily EK 001 from Dubai, the A380 will also be deployed on EK 003,…

Global

SIA and Heathrow launch fuel saving departure procedure for A380

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2010

Singapore Airlines, Heathrow, NATS, and Airbus have launched an improved departure procedure for the Airbus A380, saving fuel, emitting less CO2 and remaining within…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS Group expand Heathrow-Finland flights

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2010

The SAS group is putting on more flights to Scandinavia from Heathrow from the end of this month.High demand from business and leisure customers has caused the airline to add a seventh…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental launch paperless boarding passes at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2010

Continental Airlines today became the first airline to launch a mobile boarding pass service to London's Heathrow.The service allows customers to receive boarding passes electronically on…

UK

Heathrow boutique hotel set for reopening

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2010

The Stanwell, the first boutique hotel for Heathrow Airport business travellers, opens its doors again this April following a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension led by new…

Global

Gulf Air introduces Heathrow web check-in

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

1 February 2010: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has today launched Web Check-in and advanced seat selection from London Heathrow as part of its ongoing efforts to…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air introduces web check-in for Heathrow passengers

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2010

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has today launched Web Check-in and advanced seat selection from London Heathrow as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental ups New York-Heathrow services

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

Continental Airlines will increase flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and London/Heathrow during 2010. The airline will add a fourth daily service to…

Global

ARINC renews Heathrow contract

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

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Transport

Heathrow Express hands over keys to BMW winner

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2010

Heathrow Express, the fastest way from Central London to Heathrow Airport, has announced the winner of their free prize draw and presented lucky Jenifer Wood with a brand new…

Airlines and Aviation

SWISS’s new Heathrow route launches with flying colours

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

On Sunday 10 January 2010 Swiss International Air Lines launched its new direct six-daily service between London Heathrow and Geneva with the successful operation of flight LX351. Despite…

Global

JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2009

Passengerstraveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 atLondon's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to usethe "Galleries First" and…

Global

JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2009

Passengers traveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 at London's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to use the "Galleries First" and…

Global

Oman Air launches new three-class service from London Heathrow

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2009

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22 November a brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.

Global

New software solutions for Heathrow T5

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2009

Progress Software Corporation, a leading software provider that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive, announced today that its Progress

Global

Qantas moves to Heathrow T3

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2009

SYDNEY, 29 OCTOBER 2009: Qantas today transferred its London Heathrow operations from Terminal 4 to Terminal 3. Qantas Executive Manager International Sales Stephen Thompson said Qantas…

Global

oneworld airlines to complete Heathrow T3 switch

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2009

All set for final oneworld London Heathrow terminal switch: oneworld's biggest co-location project to date will be completed next Thursday (29 October), with the final moves of…

Global

Etihad moves to Heathrow’s T4

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2009

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has moved into a new home at London Heathrow - switching its three daily flight departures to Abu Dhabi from…

Global

Etihad to open Heathrow premium lounge

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2009

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to open a new premium lounge at London Heathrow airport as part of the airline's flights moving from Terminal…

Global

Heathrow passenger traffic rises

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2009

London's Heathrow Airport enjoyed its third-busiest month on record in July, owner BAA said. The BBC reported that the UK's largest airport saw 6.48 million passengers last month - up…

Global

BA moves Far East flights to Heathrow T3

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2009

British Airways has announced that its services from London to Bangkok, Singapore and Sydney are to move to Heathrow Terminal 3 from 29 October. According to a report in The Times of…

Global

First co-branded lounge at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2009

SkyTeam have announced that the first level of its co-branded alliance lounge in Terminal 4 at London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) opened on 04 June 2009. The two-level lounge…

Global

Skyteam to open Heathrow T4 lounge

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2009

Thenew lounge, opens on Thursday June 4, and is spread over two of the threefloors previously occupied by the BA lounges at the terminal (the lower floorwill open as an Etihad…

Global

Free gadget charging at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2009

Heathrow Airport has installed "Power Poles" to allow passengers to recharge theirmobile phones, PDAs and other electronic gadgets free of charge. The Times ofLondon reported that the…

Global

Plane slips at snowy Heathrow

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2009

A plane hasslipped off a taxiway at Heathrow Airport, lodging its front wheel in the grassrun off area, BBC reported. Snow and ice are being blamed for theincident which occurred…

Features

Thick fog grounds Heathrow flights

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2009

Poor visibility at London Heathrow Airport caused delays and cancellations to flights yesterday, The Telegraph has reported. British Airways (BA) was among airlines affected, with…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Heathrow protesters buy up expansion land

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2009

Land earmarked for the construction of London Heathrow Airport's third runway has been bought by anti-expansion protesters, the BBC reported.Land the size of a football pitch near the…

Features

BA’s Heathrow lounge to close

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2009

British Airways' Executive Club Lounge at London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 1 will close on 27 January, to enable airport operator, BAA, to proceed with the building's…

Airlines and Aviation

"Drunk" pilot arrested at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2008

A United Airlines pilot has been arrested at London's Heathrow airport on suspicion of being over the legal alcohol limit, news.com.au has reported. According to The Sun newspaper,…

Transport

Heathrow Express becomes Amadeus’ first air-rail link

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2008

Amadeus and Heathrow Express have announced an agreement allowing Amadeus travel agencies worldwide to book tickets on Heathrow Express using Amadeus Selling Platform. The deal sees Heathrow…

Airlines and Aviation

Iced fuel lines caused Heathrow crash

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2008

Air accident investigators have concluded that ice in fuel lines probably caused the crash of a British Airways jet at Heathrow earlier this year, CNN has reported. The BA Boeing 777…

Airlines and Aviation

More flights at Heathrow T5

Mark Elliott May 15, 2008

BAA and British Airways have confirmed that the first phase of the move of additional flights into Heathrow Terminal 5 will take place in June. Services to and from eight long-haul…

Airlines and Aviation

Baggage chaos at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2008

British Airways has admitted that 15,000 bags are lost or stuck at London Heathrow airport's new terminal, adding to the frustrations of passengers already hit by severe delays and…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow’s T5 opens

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2008

Queen Elizabeth II has officially opened Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5. The

Airlines and Aviation

AA moves Gatwick flights to Heathrow

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2008

American Airlines will move three of its London flights from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport in the coming weeks as part of the Open Skies agreement between the US and the European Union…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental’s acquires Heathrow slots

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2008

Continental Airlines has acquired four sets of take-off and landing slots at Heathrow for a record US$209 million. The new slots, acquired ahead of this month's "open skies"…

Airlines and Aviation

Kids get spoilt at Heathrow terminal

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2008

The airline flies some 1.2 million children a year with their families and around 150,000 Skyflyers Solo - children who travel alone.El Ultimo Grito have designed the dedicated…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyTeam’s facility at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2008

As part of its previously announced plan to increase its presence at London Heathrow International Airport, the SkyTeam global airline alliance has a new co-located facility in Terminal…

Airlines and Aviation

BA plane crash-lands at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2008

A British Airways plane crash-landed at London's Heathrow airport yesterday, , slightly injuring 18 passengers and raising questions why the Boeing 777 flying in from Beijing…

Features

BA urges quick progress on Heathrow plans

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2007

Proposals for a short, third runway and fuller use of the two existing runways were said to have met stringent requirements for reducing noise and improving local air quality.As part of…

Airlines and Aviation

Planes collide on ground at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2007

The aircraft, which collided while taxiing, included a British Airways Boeing 747 bound for Singapore, and a Sri Lankan airlines Airbus A340. The BA spokesman described the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2023

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…

Airlines and Aviation

British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…

Airlines and Aviation

AerClub soars to two million members

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

 AerClub, the award-winning loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since it launched in 2016.

Airports

Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected

Joe Cusmano Jan 31, 2023

According to a statement released by the airport’s operator, IGA,  last Thursday, Istanbul Airport has the “second greatest connectivity” of any airport in the world. The study by…

Reports

Ten global capacity trends to watch in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023

Cirium have examined ten important capacity trends to watch in 2023 which are evident from published flight schedules for this year’s first quarter.  

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…

Air

Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2023

Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…

Airports

Europe’s busiest airports in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Cirium shares weekly industry outlook ‘on the fly’. It looks at Europe’s busiest airports in 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair embarks on European expansion

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates resumes A380 services to Birmingham, Glasgow and Nice

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023

Emirates has announced it will scale up its A380 operations with the iconic double-decker returning to Glasgow (26 March 2023), Nice (1 June 2023) and Birmingham (1 July 2023).

Airports

Edinburgh Airport is the most congested in the UK

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

New research from travel money expert eurochange, has revealed which major UK airports have the most congestion, based on average journey times throughout the year. The study,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.

Global

Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.

Global

ABTA shares advice on planned strike action this Christmas

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

In light of the planned strikes by UK Border Force at some airports and rail staff over the Christmas period, ABTA has published advice to offer reassurance to customers who are planning to…

Hotels

Aimbridge EMEA sees UK RevPAR surpass pre-Covid levels

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Strong performance across airport properties and gateway cities has driven growth within Aimbridge EMEA’s growing UK portfolio, outpacing pre-pandemic levels.

Cruise

TUI River Cruises launches Summer 2024 programme

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2022

TUI River Cruises has launched its Summer 2024 season, offering customers more choice and flexibility with direct TUI flights from Gatwick and Manchester into Budapest, as well as exciting…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s First class is back

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

Customers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights. As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights

Reports

Snow disrupts travel with flight cancellations in the UK

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

As snow hits the UK and affects travel, we share with you some relevant data from Cirium, which highlights flight cancellations this weekend.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways Brings Back The A380

Joe Cusmano Dec 12, 2022

After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023. Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair podcast series takes off

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

Loganair has launched its first ever podcast series, offering a unique insight into the UK’s largest regional airline as it continues to spread its wings. 

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.

Airlines and Aviation

BA works with Queen Elizabeth’s foundation for disabled people to enhance accessibility

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

 To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF).

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…

Finance

Travelex completes successful turnaround with positive Q3 results

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Travelex, a market foreign exchange brand, announces results for the third quarter of 2022, with a positive EBITDA and strong revenue growth underlining the company’s successful turnaround…

Travel insurance

Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium…

Features

The best budget-friendly winter getaway destination

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022

DiscoverCars.com have created a ranking of the best budget-friendly winter getaway destination in Europe. The company analysed factors such as the number of cheap food establishments and…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways enables customers to purchase carbon removal credits

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Reopens Bangkok Premium Lounge

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2022

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has reopened. The facility is located on level 3 of the airport’s Concourse D. It is open to Qatar Airways…

Airlines and Aviation

Travel continues to rebound post pandemic

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered. 

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches new smart technology trial

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Tourism

Why Argentina should be on everyone’s travel list for 2023

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

A destination of endless adventure, Argentina is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world. From the snow-capped mountains of Patagonia to the lush jungles and…

Road

Uber reveals UK travel habits over the last 10 years

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022

This year, Uber hit a momentous milestone celebrating ten years since its first trip was taken in London. To celebrate this new era, Uber is releasing data that brings the last ten years of…

Airlines and Aviation

Continued recovery of the industry sustains

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…

Air

Cayman Islands welcomes additional flight from the UK

Kristin Mariano Nov 1, 2022

For the 2023 summer season, the Cayman Islands will be welcoming a fifth weekly direct flight from London Heathrow, enhancing the ease of accessibility to the British Caribbean…

Airlines and Aviation

Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2022

This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services. From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…

Global

Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Virgin Atlantic will not resume service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. After nearly 30 years of service, the Hong Kong–London flight…

Tourism

Top travel destinations for a dirty weekend

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2022

Bedbible has explored the top cities to have a dirty weekend. They examined factors such as the average price of a two-night stay in each city as well as the number of romantic activities…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

London’s MICE industry continues to scale up

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

London’s MICE industry continues to go from strength to strength in 2022 with an impressive roster of new openings and developments.

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to restart daily direct flights to Hartford from 26 March

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

 Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic drops Hong Kong route

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2022

British airline Virgin Atlantic has decided to suspend its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, close its Hong Kong office and not resume flights in March 2023

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports.

TD Syndicated Partner

SkyTeam Alliance welcomes new member airline

Dmytro Makarov Sep 28, 2022 0

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become…

Travel Agents

Flights And Hotels Soar In London Before The Queen’s Funeral

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2022

Airlines and hotels have been accused of profiting from the Queen’s funeral by increasing prices and room rates up to sixfold this weekend. According to the Mail, the cheapest…

Air

How Will The Funeral Of The Queen Affect Aviation In The UK

Joe Cusmano Sep 16, 2022

The UK aviation industry is preparing for significant disruption ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week. The country’s aviation regulator and airport bosses have already…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways unveils a new frequent flyer lounge

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Qatar Airways enhances its passenger experience at London Heathrow Terminal 4, and unveils a new Frequent Flyer Lounge, the first of its kind outside of its home, exclusively for Privilege…

Road

Uber teams up with National Rail, National Express and megabus to take the hassle out of booking travel

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2022

Uber Travel, the new door-to-door travel product from Uber, has unveiled a series of high-profile national partners to expand the modes of transport available in the UK. Uber users…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins. Melbourne,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo get new codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever…

Global

Save with September sale on British Airways

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.

Air

Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.

Air

Dubai’s Air Traffic Increase Indicates Strong Recovery

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

As pandemic restrictions were lifted, Dubai International Airport saw an increase in passengers during the first half of 2022. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will increase traffic…

Air

World’s busiest airport in August was Dubai International

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2022

Dubai International (DXB) recorded 14.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2022, a year-on-year jump of 190.6%. It remained the world’s busiest international airport in August.

Tourism

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip for Sophisticated Explorers

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

Road trips offer complete freedom during an adventure. In the privacy of a car, travelling has never been easier. In addition to Colorado’s surroundings being both beautiful and…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2022

Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce…

Airlines and Aviation

Hans Airways arrives

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 8, 2022

A new British airline is about to enter the market called Hans Airways with the arrival of its first aircraft. The Airbus A330-200 touched down from Palma Airport (Mallorca) to…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines Understaffing And War Push Airfares Up

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

As costs continue to rise, Australians pay hundreds of dollars more for their flights than before COVID-19.

Tourism

Anguilla to lift pre-arrival testing in time for winter sun season

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2022

Evidence of vaccination status must still be presented to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry in St. Maarten and Anguilla

KidsBURGH®: The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2022

Nicknamed ‘KidsBURGH®’ due to its diverse and growing selection of attractions and experiences for children.

Airlines and Aviation

BA strike averted

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 11, 2022

Staff at British Airways have suspended a strike that had been planned at Heathrow during the school summer holidays after receiving a "vastly improved" pay offer from the airline.

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022

With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.

Air

Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

Tourism

VisitPITTSBURGH unveils agent training programme

Megha Paul May 12, 2022

VisitPITTSBURGH has teamed up with Pittsburgh International Airport for its first-ever training programme for UK agents

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific resumes flights to Hong Kong and beyond

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2022

Cathay Pacific is welcoming passengers on board as flights between the UK and Hong Kong officially resume on 1st April.

Air

Bamboo Airways unveils new Vietnam connection

Megha Paul Mar 24, 2022

The first flight of Bamboo Airways has taken off from London Heathrow this week

Air

It’s London calling for Air Astana again

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2022

Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan

Air

Is The COVID-19 Pandemic Over For The Airline Industry?

Joe Cusmano Mar 11, 2022

Has the COVID-19 pandemic ended? It’s as if Covid has vanished from the face of the earth due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Air

Malaysia Airlines to relaunch double daily London route

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2022

Malaysia Airlines will be increasing its flight capacity by over 70,000 seats on its non-stop flight schedule from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from March 27

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2022

Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.

Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City

Megha Paul Feb 17, 2022

Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Global

Emirates resumes double daily services from Gatwick

Megha Paul Feb 15, 2022

Follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK, Emirates expands its Gatwick service, offering double daily flights

Air

December The Strongest Month For Global Air Travel In 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review 2021, December was the biggest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights globally.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.

71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021

Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2021

Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai

Qantas To Become Sustainable On Core Long Haul Route

Joe Cusmano Dec 17, 2021

Qantas is making significant changes to flights on one of its main routes in a first for Australian airlines.

UK removes all countries from COVID travel red list

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2021

The British government has removed all 11 countries from its COVID-19 travel red list because there is now community transmission of Omicron in Britain, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021

Emirates has announced that it will be introducing premium economy across the majority of its long-haul fleets.

Cheapest days to travel this festive season

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2021

Luxury travel operator Destination2 looked at the most popular destinations for UK travellers and found the cheapest (and most pricey) days to fly this festive season, revealing that there…

Tourists arrival in the U.S. face long lines

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2021

A wave of international travellers rushed into the United States Monday as the COVID-19 travel restriction ended, and citizens from dozens of nations started flooding in, more than 600 days…

As transatlantic flights resume, airlines look for profit

Joe Cusmano Nov 12, 2021

After years of disappointment, long-haul airlines have finally found a reason to celebrate with the reopening US border to leisure travellers from most of Europe and the resulting increase…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2021

Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2021

According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore…

WTM London and Travel Forward to run COVID test facility at event venue

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2021

WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having to leave the venue

WTM London 2021 unveils Saudi as Premier Partner

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia has been announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2021 as the country ramps up its global drive to reach 100 million visitors a year by 2030

Air

The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return

Joe Cusmano Oct 15, 2021

Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.

Singapore announces Vaccinated Travel Lane with the UK and welcomes back British visitors

Kristin Mariano Oct 12, 2021

The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways’ no nut policy makes travellers NUTS

Joe Cusmano Oct 8, 2021

A recent British Airways flight's suggestion that passengers abstain from consuming peanut or nut snacks was met with outrage from passengers.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight

Joe Cusmano Sep 24, 2021

For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight.

UK health secretary signals end of PCR Covid-19 tests for travel

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2021

Britain’s health secretary Sajid Javid signalled that a requirement for expensive PCR tests for COVID-19 for international travellers arriving in Britain would be dropped

BA Better World: British Airways unveils new sustainability programme

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2021

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme as it marks a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business

Features

Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.

TD Syndicated Partner

There is a new world’s busiest airport

Joe Cusmano Sep 3, 2021

For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.

Emirates to receive final A380 in November

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2021

Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates increases services across Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 30, 2021

As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.

Air

Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2021

Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…

Air

Keep calm and play on! British Airways carries final team GB athletes home

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2021

Over the last two weeks British Airways was proudly flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due that landed on 9 August

Air

British Airways’ flagship US lounge reopens doors

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 has reopened its doors on, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Air

Etihad to resume flights to London and Manchester

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to London and Manchester from Abu Dhabi from 8 August following the United Arab Emirates being added to the UK ‘Amber’ List

Features

Puppy love: Best cities in Europe to take your dog on holiday

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021

New study has now revealed that Paris is the number one city in Europe for a holiday with your canine

TD Guest Contributor

UK’s summer travel takes off but nothing like pre-COVID

Joe Cusmano Aug 2, 2021

With British schools now closed for the summer, airports and airlines were looking a tad more normal on Saturday, although the number of families heading off for warmer climes remains way…

Global

Brits can now collect air miles without credit card

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2021

Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in

Joe Cusmano Jul 29, 2021

British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at…

Airlines and Aviation

Miss flying? Malaysia Airlines new ASMR experience takes you on a journey

Kristin Mariano Jul 29, 2021

Malaysia Airlines has released a new autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) experience.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back

Joe Cusmano Jul 13, 2021

Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.

Airlines and Aviation

Caught trying to board an Emirates flight with fake boarding pass

Joe Cusmano Jul 7, 2021

A 25-year-old Frenchman was found guilty of attempting to board an Emirates flight to Dubai without a ticket by using a forged boarding pass to fool airport security.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of…

TD Guest Contributor

Airlines can recover by recognising the most valuable resources

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry.

Interviews

The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality

Chris Head Jun 29, 2021

Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the…

Air

Airline CEOs unite to urge reopening of transatlantic routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 11, 2021

The CEOs of every airline that flies transatlantic passenger services between the UK and the USA have joined forces with Heathrow Airport and other travel industry CEOs in urging both…

TD Guest Contributor

On your next overseas flight, you may wait 8 hours at the airport

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is pushing for countries to adopt standardized digital COVID-19 screening processes at their airports.

Air

Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May

Megha Paul May 12, 2021

Air India has informed that it will operate flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai from 17 May, keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation

Reopening updates

Australia could soon be featured on UK’s ‘Green List’

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2021

Australia and New Zealand are lining up for a slot on the UK's so-called 'Green List' for approval travel as part of a plan to gradually reopen the UK's borders, according to the head of…

Airlines and Aviation

Netflix’s stars fined for behaving ‘disgracefully’ on BA flight

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2021

The star of a Netflix show told a British Airways crew member 'do you know who my mum is?" on a flight to Heathrow Airport, a court heard.

Air

Emirates begins IATA Travel Pass trials

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2021

Emirates has commenced trials of the IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing

Reopening updates

International travel in the UK could resume on May 17, says Global Travel Taskforce

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2021

The latest recommendations from UK’s Global Travel Taskforce showed that international travel in the country could resume not earlier than 17 May 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to bring Hong Kong residents home from the UK

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Cathay Pacific stands ready to support the operation of special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom.

Vaccination Updates

Vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction

Joe Cusmano Mar 25, 2021

British Airways chief says people vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to travel without any restrictions.

Reopening updates

Health passport app to roll out with 20 airlines

Joe Cusmano Feb 23, 2021

Around 20 airlines will from March begin trialling an IATA app that allows passengers to securely store and share the Covid-19 vaccine and test records they need to travel internationally.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to Resume Flights from The UK to Dubai

Joe Cusmano Feb 3, 2021

Emirates has announced that it will be resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from today February 2, just a few days after services were suspended…

Air

The UK Bans Flights from The Dubai

Joe Cusmano Feb 1, 2021

The UK government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prevent the spread of the new variant originally identified in South Africa…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to resume flights to the UK

Kristin Mariano Jan 7, 2021

Cathay Pacific has announced that it will resume flight services from Hong Kong to London Heathrow starting 12 January in order to assist customers needing to travel to the UK.

Morocco to unveil new flights in February

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2020

Royal Air Maroc has announced that routes will be reinstated from London Gatwick to Marrakech four-times weekly; London Gatwick to Agadir three-times weekly; and Manchester to Agadir twice a…

No take off: Virgin Atlantic cancels launch of Delhi and Mumbai flights from Manchester

Megha Paul Dec 17, 2020

Virgin Atlantic, which announced the launch of services to Mumbai and Delhi from Manchester in October this year from 19 December and to Delhi on 5 January, announced that it is cancelling…

Hospitality cannot wait for Covid-19 vaccine rollout, says WTTC

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2020

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and…

Rwanda travel update: Free travel cover and no quarantine

Kristin Mariano Dec 1, 2020

On 19 November, it was announced that Rwanda is one of the first African countries to be granted a UK travel corridor whereby travellers returning to the UK from Rwanda no longer need to…

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021

Air

Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines look at “travel bubbles” to restart international travel

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2020

For airlines, it could be a chance to lure back flyers on routes devastated by the pandemic.

WTTC stresses on implementation of testing on departure at airports across Europe

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2020

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the need for rapid and cost-effective testing on departure regime at airports

Facilitating reopening of borders: Digital ‘health passport’ trials under way from this week

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

The CommonPass system, backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), is designed to create a common international standard for passengers to demonstrate they do not have coronavirus

UK Global Travel Taskforce given November 1 deadline

Harry S. Johnson Oct 13, 2020

Traffic fell in September, with a loss of 5.5 million passengers over the course of the month. Just over 1.2 million passengers traveled through Heathrow in September, down 82% compared to…

End of an era: British Airways retires its final Boeing 747

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2020

British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take off for the last time on 8 October

Ready to take off: SpiceJet first Indian low-cost airline to operate flights to UK from 4 December

Megha Paul Oct 6, 2020

Budget airline SpiceJet will launch non-stop flights connecting the key metros of Delhi and Mumbai with London’s Heathrow airport starting 4 December, thus becoming the first Indian low-cost…

Morocco reopens to international visitors

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2020

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) has confirmed that the country’s border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK.

Qatar is investing in London Hotels with Ascott

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 10, 2020

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Islington London – the newest addition to its Citadines’ Apart’hotel portfolio in Europe. The prime property in the heart of Islington was…

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

“Work from Waves” because work from home is too mainstream

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2020

With remote working looking increasingly likely to extend beyond the summer, Waves Hotel & Spa has the perfect solution for those looking to spread their wings a little and leave the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings

Kristin Mariano Aug 25, 2020

Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.

Global

How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2020

British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services

Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020

Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year

Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2020

Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.

Tourism Boards

Croatia sees tourist numbers on the rise

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2020

Croatia gains momentum as an increasing number of tourists chose to take advantage of the freedom of movement and border openings throughout the course of June.

Ready When You Are! Equipped with WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, Dubai welcomes back British visitors

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2020

Dubai has now officially opened its borders to international travellers following lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates flight EK004 from London Heathrow carrying British…

World Aviation Festival cancelled

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 7, 2020

ExCeL London has suffered the loss of the World Aviation Festival at the end of September but confirms that the British-Irish Expo goes ahead 5-6 October reports Business Travel News. World…

Barbados to reopen on July 12 for work, rest, and play

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2020

Starting July 12, the paradise island of Barbados will reopen to tourists.

Airlines and Aviation

Air France bids adieu A380

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 30, 2020

For Air France the Airbus A380 never arrived with a real splash, Lufthansa supplying the cabin staff when the aircraft was certificated with a media flight out of Toulouse and then a quiet…

London City Airport reopens

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 23, 2020

British Airways reopened London City Airport last night with a flight from Douglas Isle of Man carrying just six passengers. But it was a start. When the pandemic started, back in March,…

JetBlue for London

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 16, 2020

Talking in a webinar sponsored by the World Aviation Festival last week Joanna Geraghty, COO and President of JetBlue, was very positive regarding a London start-up in 2021 writes Malcolm…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights in North America and Asia in July

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2020

Virgin Atlantic will resume passenger flights in July, starting with five routes to North America and Asia.

Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2020

Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.

Finnair to gradually return to flying from July

Megha Paul May 20, 2020

Finnair will start flying again from Heathrow and Manchester in July, gradually adding frequencies and routes back to its global network, as the Nordic airline returns to service. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to cut jobs and close Gatwick base

Megha Paul May 7, 2020

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to downsize it business in response to the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. The London-based carrier said it expected a…

Middle East

Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2020

Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…

Etihad announces additional special passenger flights

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…

British Airways flies vital medical supplies to Britain

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2020

A British Airways aircraft loaded with vital medical supplies from China came back to London Heathrow. The Boeing 777 was loaded with ventilators as well as personal protective equipment…

Emirates announces one way ‘outbound only’ service to Europe

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2020

Emirates has announced that, as of  Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London…

Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…

Australia

Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…

Air

Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…

British Airways looks to the future of inclusive innovation as it trials autonomous mobility devices

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

British Airways (BA) has become the first airline to trial fully autonomous, electric mobility devices in North America as it continues its journey to become the airline of choice for…

Virgin Atlantic’s Delhi-Manchester route from October

Megha Paul Feb 27, 2020

Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying route from Delhi to Manchester with services taking to the skies from October 2020 onwards. For the first time, it will fly from India to…

SAS unveils flights from London to Scandinavian Mountains Aiport

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched tickets to Sweden and Norway’s largest ski resorts, Sälen and Trysil, for winter 2020-21. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Scandinavian…

UK

BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2020

British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020. The boosted services will fly from…

British Airways unveils Newquay route for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

British Airways is launching a summer route between London Heathrow and Newquay, creating the only direct route to Heathrow.  This adds to the new routes the airline has already…

Beat the stress: Tips on how to make the most of your time in the airport

Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2020

Errol McGlothan, a travel and hospitality expert at Airport Dimensions, provides readers with his top tips to have a stress free airport experience, including saving money and having a…

World’s most punctual airlines revealed

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP). Garuda Indonesia takes the…

Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…

Air

Keepin’ magic alive! British Airways’ 100 acts of kindness

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2019

As part of its centenary year, throughout 2019 British Airways has completed 100 acts of kindness for customers, including once-in-a-lifetime trips and reunions, upgrades, surprise…

The great outdoors: Brits turn to high-octane activities to unwind

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

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…

Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…

10,000 mile magic: British Airways takes family on journey of a lifetime

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019

As its centenary year draws to a close, British Airways has waved its magic wand for the 100th time to take a very deserving customer on the trip of a lifetime to Australia to surprise…

ABTA: The holiday season (in numbers)

Christian Tolentino Dec 19, 2019

This holiday season (from 18 December 2019 to 2 January 2020), ABTA estimates that five million UK passengers are heading abroad. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the…

Japan

Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…

Special Reports

33% more Brits are flying over New Year this year

Christian Tolentino Nov 12, 2019

British travellers are, on the whole, travelling more since last year with a 33% increase in people flying between 30 December 2019 and 7 January 2020

BA becomes first international airline to serve new Beijing Daxing

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

British Airways (BA) became the first international carrier to operate into state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing airport which covers 18 square miles of land since it opened last month. The…

Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the…

Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…

Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…

Finland

Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport. Available to buy now, the extra…

BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2019

British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today. The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…

LATAM introduces self-bag drop service

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

LATAM Airlines Group has launched a self-bag drop service at London Heathrow airport to improve customer experience. This self-service process allows the airline’s passengers to dispatch…

UK airports become more friendly to people with autism

Alastair Newport Aug 22, 2019

As the head of innovation & regulatory compliance at OmniServ, the UK's biggest provider of assistance to disabled passengers, Samantha Saunders is well positioned to comment on why we…

7 most expensive UK airports for fast track

Kristin Mariano Aug 21, 2019

Fast tracks give passengers access to a dedicated lane at security and passport control allowing them to save time.

Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…

SAS unveils direct flights to Scandinavian Mountains Airport from UK

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the only direct flights between the UK, from London Heathrow, and the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport for this winter. It also announced…

British Airways’ remote-control pushback vehicles reach record 100,000 departures

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

British Airways celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s…

BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai

Alastair Newport Aug 15, 2019

British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September. The airline took delivery…

7 most luxurious first class airport lounges

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2019

As a way of passing the time, airline passengers often find themselves in need of a comfortable and safe place to sit and relax.

Air

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…

Air

PAL’s pop up partnership with Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen hits Oxford Street

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

Philippine Airlines, providers of the only non-stop service between London and Manila, has launched a partnership with Filipino restaurant Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen to run throughout the…

Air

The Red Arrows swap their hawk for a jumbo

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 20 July. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the…

Air

BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019

British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.…

Airlines and Aviation

Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019

Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…

Air

Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 aircraft, featuring an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s unique social space - The Loft.…

Hotels

Hilton reinforces ‘airport hotel’ concept with two new openings

Christian Tolentino Jul 9, 2019

Hilton has announced two new flagship airport hotel openings, 60 years since Hilton first introduced the airport hotel concept in 1969.

Air

Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…

Air

Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…

Air

British Airways flight, Bravo Alpha Pappa, takes off to celebrate Father’s Day

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

To celebrate Father’s Day, British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight. The…

Air

The future of air travel lies in Artificial Intelligence

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

With one of its 300 aircraft taking off from somewhere in the world every 90 seconds, British Airways runs a hugely complex global operation, 24-hours a day. Alex Cruz, chairman and…

Air

Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports

Megha Paul Jun 13, 2019

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…

Travel Agents

Why 2019 is a great time to visit Venice

Alastair Newport May 22, 2019

That Italy is one of the finest holiday destinations in Europe is such a long-standing truth that taking a break in Bel Paese (Beautiful Country) is as much a cliche for the UK’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round-up: Woof woof!

Alastair Newport Apr 30, 2019

This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…

Air

“The airport of the future”: British Airways uses biometric tech to board flights

Christian Tolentino Apr 29, 2019

The future of airport travel is happening now with more than 250,000 British Airways passengers using biometric tech on international flights from the US.

Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Christian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019

Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.

UK

5 most family-friendly airports in UK

Kristin Mariano Apr 9, 2019

While travelling with kids can be a bit of a challenge, there are airports in the United Kingdom that ease the burden and stress for parents.

Global

Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…

Air

Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2019

This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.

UK

BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids

Alastair Newport Mar 18, 2019

BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways unveils third ‘retrojet’ to celebrate 100 years

Christian Tolentino Mar 11, 2019

British Airways has welcomed the arrival of the third in its series of four heritage liveries – a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design.

Global

Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2019

This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of…

UK