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Emirates launches all A380 service on London route
Emirates’ eight daily flights to London will all be served by the highly popular A380s from January 1st 2016, cementing the airline’s status as the largest international A380 operator into the British capital. Combined with the airline’s double daily A380 services to Manchester, Emirates will offer 70 A380 flights per week into the UK, more than any other country on the Emirates network.
Business leaders urge Heathrow expansion
Over 270 of Britain’s business leaders signed an open letter to the prime minster demanding the government implement the Airports Commission’s clear and unanimous recommendation to expand Heathrow. The letter – sent from signatories ranging from FTSE chiefs and Britain’s key business and trade associations, to leading global brands and SMEs spanning the whole of the UK – sends a clear message that UK business growth and productivity is being held back by lack of capacity at Heathrow.
Record passenger numbers at Heathrow as calls for third runway grow
A record 6.68 million passengers travelled through Heathrow on 40,626 flights in June 2015, making it the busiest June on record both for passengers and aircraft movements. The passenger figure is an increase of 1.1 per cent on June 2014. Larger, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for passenger growth at Heathrow.
Third runway protesters disrupt Heathrow flights
Protestors from the environmental group Plane Stupid have staged a demonstration at London Heathrow Airport following the recommendation of a third runway there. Flights were cancelled this morning after demonstrators cut through a wire fence and got on to the north runway earlier.
Avis launches new Arrive & Drive service at Heathrow
Avis Car Rental today announced the launch of its Avis Prestige ‘Arrive & Drive’ service at London Heathrow, proving a fast plane-to-car offering. For no additional cost, Avis Prestige customers will now be able to collect their vehicle at any of Heathrow’s terminals, demonstrating Avis’ continued commitment to providing the highest level of personal service to its customers.
UK runway debate ‘closed’ argues Heathrow chief
In his first speech since the Airports Commission’s clear recommendation for Heathrow expansion, Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye has he views the debate on where a new runway should be built to be “firmly closed”. The Davies Commission last week recommended a third runway be built at London Heathrow Airport to ease aviation congestion in the south-east of England.
Davies commission recommends expansion at London Heathrow
The Airports Commission has recommended a third runway be built at London Heathrow Airport to ease aviation congestion in the south-east of England. While each of the three schemes shortlisted was considered a “credible option” for expansion, the commission unanimously concluded a new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport was its preferred option.
British Airways consolidates at Heathrow as Terminal 1 closes doors
British Airways has said farewell to Terminal 1 at London Heathrow Airport, consolidating its flights into two terminals from today. Heathrow Airport closed the doors on Terminal 1 yesterday for the last time after almost 47 years of service. The last flight to depart Terminal 1 was the BA970 to Hanover at 21:15, while the last arrival was the BA144 from Baku at 22:40.
Heathrow Airport waves farewell to Terminal 1
Heathrow Terminal 1, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 1968, will say goodbye to its final passengers this evening. The terminal will close after 47 years with airlines having completed their move to new, modern world class facilities. The final departure will be a British Airways flight to Hanover.
Heathrow stakes claim as Commission deadline nears
An expanded Heathrow would be the UK’s best value-for-money infrastructure project according to new analysis of Airports Commission research and HM Treasury data. In a speech to the Aviation Club, Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye argued politicians could have confidence that expanding the nation’s airport hub would be a phenomenal investment in the future of the UK and create an economic legacy for the next generation.
Real-time connection screens installed at Heathrow
Screens have been installed at Heathrow Terminal 2 showing passengers live price and journey time comparisons between taxis and the airport’s train service to central London. The screens - a world first - combine real-time traffic, weather and Heathrow Express train service information into one user-friendly data feed, or ‘journey comparison generator,’ at the terminal’s baggage reclaim zone.