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Ebola screening begins at London Heathrow Airport
Screening for the Ebola virus has begun at London Heathrow Airport, despite doubts over the effectiveness of such a programme. Passengers arriving in the UK from high risk countries will be among the first to undergo the process. Screening for Ebola - which has been most prevalent in western Africa - will start at Terminal 1, before being extended to other terminals, Gatwick airport and Eurostar by the end of the week.
Lufthansa arrives at Terminal 2 at London Heathrow
Lufthansa will be relocating its flight operations to the new Terminal 2: The Queen‘s Terminal at London Heathrow Airport from tomorrow. The move is the latest phase of the process to bring all Star Alliance members under one roof for the first time in Heathrow and sees Lufthansa joining United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China and ANA - the first airlines to move into the new terminal when it opened in June.
Singapore joins move to Terminal 2 at London Heathrow
Singapore Airlines has this morning become one of the latest airlines to launch its operations from the new Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport. In celebration of the move, special guest Sir Stamford Raffles, the British statesman best known as the father of modern Singapore, was brought to the terminal by the world famous Madame Tussauds.
Ethiopian Airlines moves into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow
Ethiopian Airlines, the first carrier to debut the advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London Heathrow, has moved to its new UK home at Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal. It will join a host of Star Alliance members at the brand new £2.5 billion state-of-the-art terminal formally opened by Her Majesty the Queen in June.
Heathrow breaks seven million passenger barrier
A record 7.05 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in August 2014, an increase of 1.3 per cent on August 2013, making it Heathrow’s busiest ever month and the first time the airport has handled more than seven million passengers in a single month. With growth boosted by the summer months, August 17th also saw Heathrow’s record busiest day, with 241,412 passengers passing through the terminals.
CBI urges Airport Commission to recommend hub airport
With future export opportunities increasingly in emerging, high-growth economies, the CBI has urged the Airports Commission to deliver recommendations to solve the UK’s shortage of runway capacity. Building on 2013 findings that demonstrate that eight new routes to emerging markets alone would generate as much as £1 billion a year in trade, the organisation has issued a report highlighting that by drawing on both transfer passengers and local populations, hub airports are best placed to act as a catalyst for these new routes.
London Heathrow reports strong growth in first half of 2014
London Heathrow has reported a steady start to the new regulatory period with revenue up 7.4 per cent to £1,234 million for the six months to June 30th. EBITDA for the period was up 15.4 per cent to £704 million when compared to a year earlier.
Heathrow chief executive offers guide to emerging Asian markets
New Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye has used his first speech as chief executive to launch a series of guides offering advice on how trade with Asian cities showing high growth potential. The series covers Busan, South Korea; Dalian, China; Xiamen, China; Hanoi, Vietnam; Medan, Indonesia; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Heathrow issues updated security for US travellers
London Heathrow airport has issued updated security advice, warning travellers headed for the US any electronic devices must be charged. Passengers may be asked to turn on a device during security checks, with those which fail to do so being confiscated.
Heathrow passengers face luggage chaos
Passengers who are travelling out of Heathrow Terminal 5 are facing the prospect of being separated from their luggage due to technical problems.
Air Canada opens Maple Leaf Lounge at New London Heathrow Terminal 2
Air Canada today officially opened its latest International Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal, Departures Area 2B. Located at Star Alliance’s largest airport hub and Air Canada’s largest international station, Air Canada’s London Heathrow Maple Leaf Lounge is a serene, stylish oasis where eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance customers can rest, refuel or refresh before their flight in an inspiring, contemporary environment that is a celebration of Canadian design, artistry and craftsmanship.
Air Canada flies into London Heathrow Terminal 2
Air Canada operated its first flight into London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal. Flight AC856 from Toronto, a Boeing 777-300ER with 290 customers and a crew of 11 on board, arrived at 7:04 a.m. local time.