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New safeguards needed before Heathrow approval
The transport select committee has called for tougher measures to protect local communities from noise and pollution before plans to expand Heathrow Airport are approved.
Virgin Atlantic to go double daily on Johannesburg route
Virgin Atlantic is today announcing a second daily service between London Heathrow and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The new flights will go on sale on March 24th and will be operated by Boeing 787-9 offering the airline’s latest cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, as well as Wi-Fi on every flight.
Prince of Wales visits Heathrow to show support for security services
The Prince of Wales paid a visit to Heathrow Terminal 5 this morning to meet some of the people tasked with safeguarding the UK’s busiest airport.
onefinestay opens first runway bedroom in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic and onefinestay have collaborated to create the most exclusive airport stay in the world – complete with a personal butler, spa treatments, a brasserie, cocktail bar, and unrivalled views of Heathrow’s runway.
No concerns at Heathrow Express over Crossrail arrival
With under a year to go until the start of Crossrail services through central London, Heathrow Express has said it has no concerns over the launch of the new line.
Novotel London Heathrow Airport opens to first guests
Novotel London Heathrow Airport has opened, transforming the former headquarters of the British Airports Authority. The largest addition to the Nine Group portfolio, the £30 million launch brings significant investment and new job prospects to the local area.
Key trade routes already full, argues Heathrow
Britain’s exporters risk being held back by a lack of access to key trading markets, new data has revealed today. As Britain prepares to leave the EU, the data shows that key routes from Heathrow to Shanghai, Delhi, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Tokyo Haneda and Dubai are virtually full and unable to accommodate further growth in trade.
Heathrow eyes final expansion approval as growth continues
Heathrow grew at its fastest rate in five years in 2017, welcoming a record 78 million passengers, or 3.1 per cent more than the previous year. The airport also continues to deliver for the UK, with a 10.2 per cent increase in cargo volumes.
IAG calls on government to introduce competition into Heathrow expansion
The transport select committee should ensure the Civil Aviation Authority is given powers to force Heathrow Airport to introduce competition as it expands, International Airlines Group has argued.
Heathrow reports flying start to 2018
Heathrow has reported a flying start to the year, with the airport welcoming 5.8 million passengers in January. Passenger volumes were up 1.1 per cent on 2017 while January marked the 15th consecutive record month for Heathrow.
Heathrow claims China connections add £510m to UK economy
As prime minister Theresa May sets off on a trade mission to China, research out today underscores the value of frequent, direct connections between the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow, and the Middle Kingdom. It also identifies the urgent need to add capacity on these routes in order to support the government’s trade strategy.
Cobalt Air to connect Heathrow with Larnaca, Cyprus
Cobalt Air will launch a new daily service beginning, linking London Heathrow with Larnaca, Cyprus, on March 27th. Cobalt Air is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus from London’s three main airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.