Heathrow Airport News
Heathrow begins latest public consultation
Local households will receive their booklets from Heathrow this week to share their views on the shortlisted north-west runway plan. Heathrow has launched its six week consultation today, asking local communities for their views on how to improve the shortlisted runway proposal to the north-west of the airport.
Heathrow appeals for local support for third runway plan
Heathrow has confirmed plans for a six week consultation with local households, asking for their views on the short listed third runway plan. Speaking at the Runways UK conference, Heathrow chief executive Colin Matthews outlined the next stage of the Airports Commission process and announced Heathrow’s intention to work closely with local communities to improve the short listed North-West runway proposal.
Passenger numbers up at UK airports in November
A total of 5.4 million passengers passed through Heathrow in November 2013, up 0.6 per cent on the previous year, according to the latest statistics from the airport. At the same time, London Gatwick saw 2.3 million passengers use the airport; an increase of 4.1 per cent or 91,500 passengers over the prior year.
Heathrow claims split hub is unfeasible for London
New research shows claims London can split its hub airport over multiple sites are without foundation. There is no evidence that any cities across the world have successfully done this, or that low cost carriers, new aircraft or relocating alliances will change that, argues Heathrow Airport.
New procedures could cut delays at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow has published a final report on the Operational Freedoms trial which concludes that new procedures should be implemented to improve resilience for the benefit of passengers. Heathrow operates at full capacity, so any disruption to schedules can lead to late-running flights, inconvenience for passengers and planes burning more fuel as they wait to land.
China and India boost Heathrow growth
Approximately 6.6 million passengers passed through Heathrow Airport in September 2013, up 3.4% on the previous year, according to the latest traffic figures released. The average number of passengers on each flight rose to 164, up 1.5%.
Heathrow sees flights cancelled due to fog
Heathrow Airport has cancelled 36 flights this morning because of poor visibility due to fog. Several other planes were delayed earlier, but services are now returning to normal.
Heathrow attacks CAA over airport charges
Heathrow Airport has hit back at the Civil Aviation Authority’s proposal that Heathrow should cap its landing charges so that they rise in line with inflation, stating that the cap could have “serious and far-reaching consequences” for passengers.
British Airways hit by baggage problems at Terminal 5
Officials at British Airways are doubtless experiencing a sense of déjà vu today after a baggage system problem caused delays to passengers at Heathrow Airport. The situation is reminiscent of the problems the carrier experienced when the terminal first opened, with hundreds of passengers delayed.
Heathrow sees passenger numbers grow
Heathrow Airport in London saw just under seven million passengers in August, an increase of 7.7 per cent on August 2012, according to the latest figures. As with July the growth is largely attributable to comparatively lower traffic during the London Olympics last year.
Heathrow completes southern runway upgrade
The £20million make-over of Heathrow’s southern runway is one step closer, after the completion of the replacement of the asphalt surface, and the start of the final installation of the new lights and cabling. After a decade of continuous pounding by millions of aircraft taking off and landing, the runways at Heathrow are undergoing vital refurbishment to ensure they are safe and in good order.
Heathrow steps up terminal technology
Heathrow is using pioneering technology across its terminals that will help improve passenger experience and departing flight punctuality. ‘Positive boarding’ will help reduce airlines’ last minute searches for passengers or their bags.