Heathrow Airport News

Heathrow sees slow recovery in passenger numbers
New figures from Heathrow have revealed overall passenger numbers remained nearly 50 per cent down on pre-pandemic levels in February. However, outbound leisure demand is recovering strongly.

Heathrow records ‘worst year’ ever – but sees light at end of tunnel
Heathrow Airport reported a loss of £1.8 billion last year, as passenger numbers fell to the lowest level since 1972. Just 19.4 million guests moved through the airport.

Heathrow recovery slowed by Omicron restrictions
Demand to travel in January was weaker than expected, figures from Heathrow airport suggest, down by 56 per cent on pre-pandemic levels.

Heathrow unveils sustainability strategy for next decade
After the “most difficult” two years in its history, Heathrow has released its plan for the decade ahead with a refreshed sustainability strategy - Heathrow 2.0: Connecting People and Planet.

Heathrow latest to launch recruitment drive
Thousands of new recruits will have the chance to grow their careers at Heathrow airport as a new recruitment drive takes off ahead of the summer.

Heathrow traffic falls below 2020 levels
The London airport welcomed just 19.4 million passengers last year, less than one quarter of the figure seen in 2019 and below even 2020 levels.

UK aviation sector shrinks under Covid-19 pressure
New figures from Cirium have revealed a sharp contraction in the UK aviation sector in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of outbound flights fell by 71 per cent this year.

Full aviation recovery still years away, says Heathrow
Heathrow has said passenger numbers were 60 per cent lower in November than before the Covid-19 pandemic. There was, however, an increase in numbers when compared to last year.

Heathrow reopens dedicated Covid-19 red list terminal
From today, Terminal 4 will act as a separate arrivals facility, keeping direct red list arrivals away from passengers in all other operational terminals.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Radisson RED London Heathrow
Radisson RED London Heathrow is a short drive from Heathrow Airport, making it an ideal option for guests looking for a relaxing stay before or after their holiday. Here Maria Korelina finds out more for Breaking Travel News

Heathrow begins rebuilding team following pandemic cuts
Heathrow has begun recruiting for over 600 new frontline roles as the restart of transatlantic travel and easing of international restrictions boosts confidence in the aviation sector.

Heathrow continues on path to recovery
Relaxation of travel rules ahead of half-term unleashed pent up demand in October, the airport said, with close to 100,000 travellers a day using the terminals.