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Norwegian Awarded Six Weekly Slots at London Heathrow

December 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

European low-cost carrier Norwegian has been awarded six weekly slots at London Heathrow out of the 14 requested by the airline beginning in summer 2020. The Oslo-based carrier already operates extensively from London Gatwick airport

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Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

November 20, 2019 Thomas Pallini

In preparation for the busy 2020 summer travel season, Virgin Atlantic has announced four new routes for its newest flagship aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. Having started service with the airline on the London-New York

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Delta and Virgin Atlantic Boost Transatlantic Venture with Route Announcements

August 16, 2019 James Dinsdale

Delta Air Lines will increase its capacity by 15 percent between London Heathrow and the East Coast of the U.S. as part of a joint venture to increase flights between the two countries with Virgin

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British Airways’ BOAC-themed 747 Conducts Centenary Flypast

July 21, 2019 James Dinsdale

British Airways continued their centenary celebrations with a flypast during this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo. The 100th year since the origin of the United Kingdom’s flag carrier has seen special events and occasions to

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Heathrow Passengers Face Summer Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

July 15, 2019 John Flett

Passengers travelling through the U.K.’s busiest airports this summer may face serious inconvenience to their journeys if planned industrial action by multiple employee groups goes ahead. With British Airways pilots currently balloting on potential strike

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Man Falls from Kenya Airways Aircraft Prior to Landing

July 1, 2019 James Dinsdale

A man has fallen from an inbound Kenya Airways flight to London Heathrow Airport in a suspected stowaway incident. The body of the deceased was found in the garden of a house in Clapham, South

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British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

June 30, 2019 John Flett

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), the union which represents roughly 90 percent of British Airways pilots, has commenced balloting its members on possible industrial action over wage negotiations. The move comes after talks between

Planes

Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

May 17, 2019 Jordan Green

Every day, hundreds of British Airways flights depart and arrive from London’s Heathrow Airport, a common occurrence for the better part of the last half-century. For those passing through Heathrow or London itself, the British

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Flybe Launches New Route in Effort to Connect Smaller Cities in U.K.

April 3, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Last weekend, British regional carrier Flybe began flying between Newquay Airport in Cornwall and London’s Heathrow Airport, in a continuous effort to connect small towns and cities across Britain with the world via the London

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London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Named World’s Best Terminal

April 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 was voted the best in the world at the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in London last week. This new win is the sixth time

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British Airways to Launch Service to Milan’s Bergamo Airport

March 24, 2019 Albert Kuan

Milan will be getting a third link to London link through British Airways. From Sept. 1, 2019, the U.K. flag carrier will begin operations at Milan Bergamo Airport (officially Orio al Serio International Airport) operating

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Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

March 18, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

History was made in the capital of Texas when British Airways announced the first ever transatlantic flight to Austin in Sept. 2013. Six short months later, BA190 made its inaugural flight between Austin, Texas and

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Heathrow Airport Reports Record-Breaking 2018 Numbers

February 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

London’s Heathrow Airport has had the best year in its 90-year history in 2018 following eight years of consecutive growth. The airport welcomed 80.1 million passengers, a 2.7 percent increase from 2017 with almost 82percentt

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U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

February 21, 2019 James Dinsdale

The U.K. government has announced new laws in order to protect airports from future disruption caused by drones. In an attempt to not allow the repeat of past events where airports have temporarily closed following

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

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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

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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,

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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

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Heathrow

Norwegian Awarded Six Weekly Slots at London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

Delta and Virgin Atlantic Boost Transatlantic Venture with Route Announcements

British Airways’ BOAC-themed 747 Conducts Centenary Flypast

Heathrow Passengers Face Summer Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

Man Falls from Kenya Airways Aircraft Prior to Landing

British Airways Pilots Begin Ballot on Possible Industrial Action Affecting Summer Flights

Heathrow’s Hidden Gem: Visiting The British Airways Speedbird Centre

Flybe Launches New Route in Effort to Connect Smaller Cities in U.K.

London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Named World’s Best Terminal

British Airways to Launch Service to Milan’s Bergamo Airport

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

Heathrow Airport Reports Record-Breaking 2018 Numbers

U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

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.

Air Baltic Unveils State-of-the-Art Airbus A220 Simulator for Pilot Training

Opinion: I Flew on the World’s Longest Flight and Don’t Remember Most of It. But That’s the Point

Avianca Celebrates 100 Years of Flying

Turkish Airlines Launches New Route to Rovaniemi, Finland

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