Heathrow Airport News
Doyle Collection launches new campaign at Heathrow Airport
Dublin based international luxury hotel group The Doyle Collection is set to unveil a new marketing campaign, underlining the Group’s unique connection between Ireland and the UK, as it touches down with a major brand installation in London’s Heathrow airport.
Heathrow opens Olympic park to wave off athletes
Heathrow is waving off athletes in style on one of the most challenging and high-profile days in its history following the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The first athletes have started to arrive at a specially constructed Games Terminal which has been dressed like a London park to give a memorable farewell.
Air China takes steps to alleviate Heathrow congestion
In order to improve the service on the flights from Beijing to London, Air China has introduced the Fast Track immigration service at Heathrow Airport. First and Business Class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum members can now head to the specified location carrying the sign “FAST TRACK”, where they should produce their valid credentials to qualify for the service.
Smiths Detection assists with Heathrow Olympic preparation
Smiths Detection has won a range of UK airport security contracts including the installation of advanced detection systems at a temporary terminal in Heathrow Airport set up specifically for athletes and officials attending the London 2012 Olympics. X-ray systems, which scan hand-luggage for weapons, explosives and more, will help Heathrow handle the expected surge in passenger numbers, particularly after the games end in August.
Olympic athletes begin arriving at Heathrow ahead of London 2012
London Heathrow is today expected to set a new record for passenger numbers as it welcomes athletes to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Today marks the start of the busy period for Olympic arrivals and Britain’s biggest peacetime transport challenge.
Great Western rail expansion boosts Heathrow connections
A £500 million investment on the Great Western main line has been given the go ahead, cutting journey times into Heathrow Airport for travellers across the west of England and Wales. Journey times will be cut by 30 minutes for travellers from south Wales, the west of England and the Thames Valley when they will no longer need to travel via London Paddington.
M4 closed between London and Heathrow
The road that links London to Heathrow Airport has been closed after a crack was discovered in the road structure.
Heathrow Olympics terminal unveiled
Heathrow has opened its temporary terminal to cope with the surge in passengers anticipated after the closing ceremony for the Olympics. The structure, which will have 31 check in desks and seven security lanes, is expected to handle more than 10,000 athletes and 37,000 bags.
London airports welcome Jubilee visitors
As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations sweep the nation this weekend, London’s airports have been welcoming thousands of international visitors who are descending to the capital city to enjoy the celebrations.
Heathrow welcomes passengers ahead of Royal Jubilee
Heathrow is preparing for a busy Jubilee weekend with more than 780,000 passengers expected to arrive in the UK between now and Tuesday June 5th. As international passengers make a bee-line to London to join in the Jubilee celebrations, the UK’s only hub airport is anticipating a busy fortnight.
Fresh recruits to battle post-Olympics border queues
Immigration minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will bring forward the planned recruitment of 70 new border staff in order to prevent queues at London Heathrow Airport. The new staff will be in place after the London 2012 Olympic Games, when the UK is expected to receive an influx of visitors.
Greening comes clean on Heathrow queues
Justine Greening, secretary of state for transport, has acknowledged the current queuing problems at passport control at Heathrow and other UK airports are “a problem that needs to be fixed”. Ms Greening was responding to questions from the floor following the release this morning of a report highly critical of the level of service provided by the UK Border Force following staff cuts last year.