Heathrow Airport News
Heathrow repeats urgent call for testing regime
The UK must introduce a testing on arrival regime if it wishes to maintain a leading position in global aviation, Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye has argued.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
Radisson adds dual-brand property at Heathrow
With more than 800 rooms in total, the location is a short drive from Heathrow Airport, making it an ideal option for guests looking for a stay before or after their holiday.
Unite brands Heathrow contract move ‘extremely unhelpful’
Unite has criticised reported plans from Heathrow Airport to fire and rehire staff on inferior contracts. The union said the move undermines a vulnerable industry at a critical time.
Heathrow launches Covid-19 quick testing trials
The findings from the trials are being evaluated and will be shared with government as ministers consider how testing could provide a safe alternative to quarantine in certain circumstances.
Heathrow installs Covid-19 testing facility
Developed by Collinson and Swissport, the service enables arriving passengers to be tested for Covid-19 upon landing and know the result hours later.
Heathrow pleads for testing regime to boost traffic
Heathrow Airport saw an 88 per cent decline in passenger numbers in July when compared to last year, with just 860,000 people passing through.
Heathrow calls for end to ‘quarantine roulette’
Passenger declines at Heathrow have pushed the airport into a financial loss for the second quarter. Numbers were down over 96 per cent over the period, as global aviation came to a virtual standstill.
Heathrow rolls out new Covid-19 secure technology
The airport has introduced a number of pioneering technologies including UV cleaning robots which use UV rays to kill viruses and bacteria efficiently at night.
American Airlines arrives at Heathrow Terminal 5
American Airlines will begin provisionally operating all flights from London Heathrow Terminal 5, the home of its Atlantic joint business partner and fellow oneworld member, British Airways, from tomorrow.
Job losses at Heathrow as passenger numbers hit all-time-low
Heathrow welcomed just 228,000 passengers in May, down 97 per cent on the figure seen last year. In response, the airport said it would it be forced to lay off a number of staff.
Heathrow launches thermal screening technology trial
Thermal screening technology is being trialled in the immigration hall at Heathrow in an attempt to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers.