Heathrow Airport News
Eurowings launches new London-Salzburg connection ahead of ski season
German low-cost carrier, Eurowings, has expanded its network from the UK with a new flight from Heathrow to Salzburg, the first of which took off earlier.
Alipay arrives at London Heathrow
A new payment method is being introduced at London Heathrow Airport which will see a cardless and cashless process for passengers.
Japan Airlines introduces second flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines has celebrated the opening of its second daily non-stop service between London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda Airport. The carrier held a gate ceremony in London to mark the launch.
Heathrow welcomes 59m passengers in first nine months of 2017
Heathrow saw passenger traffic grow 3.1 per cent to 59.1 million in the nine months to September 30th, the latest figures reveal. At the same time, cargo increased 10.5 per cent to 1.25 million tonnes
NATS rolls-out new Arrival Manager system at London Heathrow
Aircraft flying from Europe into London Heathrow Airport now benefit from more accurate delay information thanks to the advanced data available from NATS’ Arrival Manager system.
Jurgen Sutherland, area general manager, Hilton London Heathrow Airport
Breaking Travel News talks to Jurgen Sutherland, area general manager, Hilton London Heathrow Airport, about what is on offer at the property and how it feels to have been recognised by the World Travel Awards.
British Airways introduces Mototok tugs at Heathrow
British Airways has become the first airline worldwide to introduce high-tech remote-controlled devices to push back aircraft across its short-haul operation. The airline is modernising its operation to maintain and further improve punctuality for its customers.
OAG ranks Heathrow best in world for connectivity
London Heathrow has taken the number one spot in OAG’s annual list of the top 50 international megahubs, with the top three airports all hailing from Europe. Frankfurt took second spot while Amsterdam sat in third place.
Unite threatens Christmas strike at London Heathrow
About 4,000 workers at Heathrow Airport, members of Unite, have rejected the company’s holiday pay offer and imposed cuts to terms and conditions in a consultative ballot.
Plane Food re-launches at Heathrow Terminal 5
Some ten-years after changing the face of airport dining with Plane Food at Terminal 5, Gordon Ramsay has opened the doors to a new Plane Food restaurant. The newly designed restaurant showcases a journey of evolution, both in airport dining and in Gordon Ramsay himself.
Heathrow identifies off-site logistics hubs as expansion plans develop
Over 120 sites from across Britain have applied to help build an expanded Heathrow. In April, Heathrow invited communities across Britain to showcase how their area could help build expansion by hosting one of four UK logistics hubs.
British Airways calls on UK border force to improve services at Heathrow
British Airways has called on the UK’s border force to tackle serious inefficiencies that are causing British citizens and visitors to endure long queues and frustrating delays when arriving at UK airports.