Heathrow Airport News
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.
Garton takes up chief operations officer role at Heathrow
Until early last year, Garton was in the equivalent role at Dubai Airport, where he played a key role in growing the annual number of passengers served from 30 million to over 86 million, over a nine-year period and embedding a strong service culture across the airport.
New public consultation opens on expansion of London Heathrow
The planning process for Heathrow expansion has entered a new stage, as the airport launches a further public consultation. For the next ten weeks, the airport will seek views on how to shape its plans so it can deliver the expansion while keeping to the promises it has made to local communities and meeting environmental tests.