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Airports

Four London Airports Show Surge in Passenger Traffic in 2018

January 14, 2019 Will Lee

As the largest aviation hub in the world, London’s four airports latest statistics show a surge in passenger volume last year. Growth at Heathrow Heathrow Airport, the largest airport in the country, handled 80 million

Breaking

Heathrow Airport Departures Suspended Following Second London Drone Sighting

January 8, 2019 James Dinsdale

Departures were been temporarily halted at London Heathrow Airport following a drone sighting. The northern runway, 27R, which at the time was operating departures, closed for around one hour whilst the southern runway, 27L, continued

News

United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

October 30, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed the annual budget, set by Her Majesty’s Treasury to outline the expenditure of the public sector. While many of the changes are expected to impact numerous

Airports

Never-Ending Lines at Heathrow: The Issue and Potential Solutions

August 26, 2018 Will Lee

With the United Kingdom planning for “Brexit” in March of 2019, several observers continue to reiterate the need to improve the country’s points of entry. However, with ongoing issues at the country’s largest airport, Heathrow,

News

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Celebrate Transatlantic Partnership with Pop-Up Pub in London

August 5, 2018 Albert Kuan

Virgin Atlantic is promoting its extensive network in the U.S. with its partner, Delta Air Lines, by opening a pop-up pub in London for nine days during the month of August. The pop-up pub, named

Opinions

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

July 2, 2018 Connor Sadler

Earlier this week, Members of Parliament in the U.K. voted in favor of expanding London Heathrow airport, which could bring an extra runway. Already Britain’s busiest airport with roughly 78 million passengers in 2017, a

Airports

U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

June 26, 2018 John Flett

The U.K. Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back the expansion of Heathrow Airport and the building of a third runway. U.K. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling called the parliamentary vote on approval for a third runway

Airports

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

March 20, 2018 Andy Nelson

It’s Tuesday, March 18, 2008. In the U.S., President George W. Bush is less than eight months from the end of a turbulent presidency. In the UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is dealing with the

Airports

‘Significant Flaws’ Cited in London Heathrow’s Planned Third Runway

December 5, 2017 Andy Nelson

An independent safety review into London-Heathrow’s North-West Runway (NWR) scheme has raised a number of concerns about the proposal. The report, commissioned by Heathrow Hub and compiled by Ebeni U.K., an aviation and engineering safety

Airports

A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

August 19, 2017 James Dinsdale

It stands 87-metres (285 ft) above the ground and is easily one of the most recognizable air traffic control towers in the world. As far as aviation security goes, it is one of the most

Airports

London Heathrow Runway Vote to Be Pushed Back to 2018

July 17, 2017 James Field

The U.K. government has formally announced that the crucial vote on the country’s National Policy Statement (NPS), which pertains specifically to London Heathrow Airport, will be postponed until the first half of 2018. The vote

News

British Airways Introduces Biometric Technology at London Heathrow Airport

April 6, 2017 Ashley Magoon

On Thursday, British Airways officially debuted automated biometric technology at London Heathrow Airport, which will be evident in the new self-service boarding gates. Currently, the service is only available at the first three boarding gates

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Announces Sixth New Route for 2017: London Heathrow to Barbados

February 22, 2017 Tomos Howells

Virgin Atlantic has announced that they will be adding an additional new route for their 2017 scheduled service portfolio, becoming the only operator to fly between London-Heathrow and Barbados. The flight will become the newest addition to

Routes

Flybe to Launch New Routes Between Scotland and Heathrow

December 23, 2016 Tomos Howells

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, announced earlier this week that they will be operating to Heathrow next year to connect the UK’s largest international gateway with Scotland. They will be offering a choice of 40

Routes

Qantas Confirms First Non-Stop Flight to a European Country from Australia

December 11, 2016 Tomos Howells

Qantas has confirmed that they will begin offering non-stop service from Australia to Europe. The flight will be the first non-stop flight to a European country from Australia, and will operate from Perth (PER) to London-Heathrow (LHR).

Airports

UK Government Confirms Airport Expansion at Heathrow

October 25, 2016 James Dinsdale

For the first time in 60 years, Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom has finally made a decision on which airport will be expanded. Announced earlier today by Department for Transport Minister, Chris Grayling,

Airports

Low-Cost Regional Airline Flybe Looks to Expansion at Heathrow

October 3, 2016 James Dinsdale

Exeter-based Flybe, the largest independent regional airline in Europe, today announced its support for the long awaited expansion of London Heathrow Airport. The airline currently has hubs in Manchester and Birmingham, but doesn’t serve Heathrow. However, today its

Airports

London Heathrow Makes Promises in a Bid to Secure Third Runway

May 11, 2016 James Dinsdale

Heathrow Airport announced today that it would ban night flights, curb noise, and pollution, should the UK Government give the west London airport the go-ahead to expand. The battle between London Gatwick and London Heathrow to

Airlines

The U.K.’s Busiest Airport in Limbo: What’s Next?

September 8, 2015 James Dinsdale

The United Kingdom’s largest airport, London Heathrow, has been running at almost full capacity since the ability for cheap air travel was created back in the 1960s. While many plans have been drawn up, scrapped

Heathrow

Four London Airports Show Surge in Passenger Traffic in 2018

Heathrow Airport Departures Suspended Following Second London Drone Sighting

United Kingdom Releases 2018 Budget, Outlining Changes for Air Travel Industry

Never-Ending Lines at Heathrow: The Issue and Potential Solutions

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Celebrate Transatlantic Partnership with Pop-Up Pub in London

Opinion: How Heathrow’s Expansion Could Affect the Entire U.K.

U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

‘Significant Flaws’ Cited in London Heathrow’s Planned Third Runway

A Visit to Heathrow Tower Ahead of National Aviation Day

London Heathrow Runway Vote to Be Pushed Back to 2018

British Airways Introduces Biometric Technology at London Heathrow Airport

Virgin Atlantic Announces Sixth New Route for 2017: London Heathrow to Barbados

Flybe to Launch New Routes Between Scotland and Heathrow

Qantas Confirms First Non-Stop Flight to a European Country from Australia

UK Government Confirms Airport Expansion at Heathrow

Low-Cost Regional Airline Flybe Looks to Expansion at Heathrow

London Heathrow Makes Promises in a Bid to Secure Third Runway

The U.K.’s Busiest Airport in Limbo: What’s Next?

How Airlines and Airports Keep Moving During Winter Weather

Ryanair Issues Profit Warning Despite Busy Winter

An Outlook for the Brazilian Aviation Industry

More Problems for Istanbul’s Mega Airport?

Emirates Upgrades Boston Route to A380 Service