7 - May - 2015
The Chief Executive of Heathrow Airport, John Holland Kaye, has suggested the possibility of a third runway at the Airport. For this to happen, early morning services may need to be stopped as a condition for the runway to be built. This will certa
26 - Feb - 2015
Heathrow airport has announced a 1.3% increase of passengers in January 2015 as compared to the same period last year. This report presents mixed fortunes for the airport whose main lobbying point was that it was 98% full and growth was not
16 - Jan - 2015
This week saw the UK’s two leading airports – Heathrow and Gatwick, both of which are being considered for runway expansion - reporting record passenger numbers in 2014. 73.4 million passed through Heathrow; 38 million through Gatwick, and it’s not
10 - Dec - 2014
Heathrow airport London is set to retain the title of world’s busiest airport by passenger numbers. The airport is expecting to record a total of 73.4 million passengers by the end of the year 2014. The airport has recorded 62 million passengers in
2 - Dec - 2014
Heathrow’s expansion bid, pitting it against rivals Gatwick, has received backing from familiar quarters. The bosses of five regional airports have penned an endorsement to the Airports commission in favour of Heathrow having a third runway. The chi
15 - Nov - 2014
Heathrow airport in central London has been both the busiest airport both internationally and in Europe. However, the airport is projected to lose Europe’s busiest title to Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport in ten years’ time following a decreasing growt
30 - Oct - 2014
The expansion of the aviation industry has taken a new turn after Richard Branson the boss of the Virgin airlines threw his weight behind the expansion at Heathrow. Branson said that any kind of airline expansion will have to include additional
24 - Oct - 2014
Heathrow airport on Tuesday cancelled flights as hurricane Gonzalo went ham over Britain. Passengers, in their thousands had their flights cancelled, delayed and others suspended temporarily. British airways whose HUB is at Heathrow cancelled
8 - Oct - 2014
We all love a picnic – takes us back to our childhoods! But have you thought about having a picnic at 30,000 feet? A novel idea that’s now a reality at Heathrow; passengers departing on flights can take their ‘on-board picnic’ with them! All 118 res
20 - Sep - 2014
Public discourse in London and the UK may be geared towards the Scotland vote for independence at the moment but the thorny issue of pollution at London’s Heathrow international airport seems to be defying the current political temperatures.
16 - Sep - 2014
Britain and in particular Heathrow’s position as the leader in the aviation industry worldwide is facing a threat from Dubai’s 2nd airport, the Al maktoum international airport. Dubai has pledged to invest $32bn towards the airport’s construction
31 - Aug - 2014
As London Mayor, Boris Johnson, confirms his plans to run for parliament in 2015, submitting an application to stand in a west London constituency, some were amused, others smiled wryly, yet for some the fear started to spread. The reason? Boris J
1 - Aug - 2014
A car hiring firm at Heathrow Airport has described cyclists as a hazard in its advice for overseas visitors to the UK, saying that they become most indignant when hit. The firm said the cyclists mostly tend to ignore the traffic lights and one-way
21 - Jul - 2014
Yes, you read right; according to Heathrows new official figures, a new, third runway at the airport would mean that upto 45% fewer people would be affected by aircraft noise, but only by 2040 when the runway reaches its full capacity. The new
3 - Jul - 2014
In the business world, being a new boss in a company can be so challenging! That is what the new boss at Heathrow, John Holland-Kaye, was experiencing from the first day into his new job! It happened that a serious computer problem occurred at the a
30 - Jun - 2014
You’ve checked in and got your boarding pass; you sit in the waiting area for what seems like ages to board your plane and while you’re there, you put your boarding pass somewhere safe; you walk around, you get a drink, the kids are running around,
17 - Jun - 2014
Easyjet airline has come out to confirm that it would open a branch at London Heathrow airport if an additional runway is built. This dispelled any rumours flying around that the airline can not set its operations at a london airport considering tha
16 - Jun - 2014
Speaking ahead of visiting London next week, China’s Premiear Li Keqiang brought to attention that insufficient capacity was a hindrance for 3 Chinese carriers who want to increase their slot numbers. This is why China is at the forefront in urging
16 - Jun - 2014
Wednesday the fourth of June was the Official opening of Heathrow’s new Terminal two. The first passengers to use the terminal landed on a United Airline at 5.49 BST. The passengers who were from Chicago were greeted by the airports staff who wer
11 - Jun - 2014
Air Canada has announced that its flight from St. Johns International Airport to London Heathrow airport will start operating all year round. This new schedule will officially begin from October 26, 2014. Over the years, the airline has been offerin
4 - Jun - 2014
When it comes to international business travellers outside of London, and the south east for that matter, Manchester Airport tops the list; next in line is Heathrow, followed by Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, with Gatwick in eighth and Stansted
15 - May - 2014
Heathrow airport has announced that it may have to tunnel a 14- lane stretch of the M25 underneath the new third runway. This latest announcement comes after the airport revised its proposal that had already been sent to the government airport
13 - May - 2014
passenger from Riyadh passing through London Heathrow airport has been diagnosed with a deadly virus. This comes after the first incident of a passenger diagnosed with the deadly virus was reported a week ago. The virus is termed to be like the
2 - May - 2014
London Gatwick and Heathrow airport have today confirmed that its business operations are back to normal. This is after border force computers in the UK experienced faults since Wednesday disrupting operations in most major airports and ports.
29 - Apr - 2014
Qatar airways has announced plans to launch an A380 superjumbo at Heathrow airport on June 17th this year. This aircraft will operate between Hamad international airport which is in Doha Qatar and London Heathrow airport. QR003 and QR004 aircrafts
28 - Apr - 2014
The Chief Executive Officer of Heathrow airport during an interview told aviation specialist that it is important to reduce diesel on the M4 before an additional runway is built. Mr. Colin Matthews who is set to retire as Heathrow boss in June this
26 - Apr - 2014
This week, London Heathrow revealed their dazzling, super-modern, expansive new passenger terminal. Dubbed the Queen’s Terminal – who is due to open the new building on 4th June – the chief architect calls it a “cathedral for the 21st century”, and
17 - Apr - 2014
London Heathrow airport has announced the official opening of its new terminal. The new terminal 2 which will be known as Queen’s terminal is set to be opened on June 4, 2014. It cost Heathrow 4.1 Billion to build the terminal. The magnificent
13 - Apr - 2014
I have to say that when I heard that two WW1 artillery shells had managed to make their way not only through Heathrow, but all the way to the US, I thought it was some kind of April Fool’s joke… But no, this was reality! And it’s only thanks to the
2 - Apr - 2014
The Heathrow CEO revealed that he has a desire to retire after managing the airport for six years. Mr. Mathews said that he knows that the time is right for someone else to take over. He joined Heathrow in March 2008, a time when there was a shambol
31 - Mar - 2014
The management of Heathrow airport has announced new measures to enhance security in and around the airport. Though the new measures mean that ‘checking in’ will take relatively longer than usual, the officials at the airport are advising passengers
31 - Mar - 2014
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic and new domestic carrier, Little Red, has added a little sweetener to the option of a third runway at Heathrow airport, an option he clearly supports. Branson shot a warning across the bows of decision ma
19 - Mar - 2014
As the public consultation closes, bosses at Heathrow finally admit that the proposed third runway at the airport is ‘divisive’ as residents around the airport make their feelings known! As Heathrow prepares to submit detailed proposals for a new r
16 - Mar - 2014
Mr. Colin Mathews has confirmed that he would continue to push for a new runway at Heathrow Airport. He said that a new runway means that Britain would be more connected. Heathrow has been experiencing growth in passenger numbers with February 2014
7 - Mar - 2014
100ft underground near Clapham North tube station, in a converted Second World War bomb shelter, is the Zero Carbon Food project. What is the Zero Carbon Food project? It is the first underground farm in London using LED lights and hydroponics to
3 - Mar - 2014
Last month, we reported on the growing debate about the price of flights during school holiday. Well, the topic has gained ground following more comments from parents and travel companies. So much so that this week, MPs will be discussing this and
23 - Feb - 2014
The rumours have been rumbling for a few weeks but finally, plans to increase night flights at Heathrow have been revealed! Campaigners against the proposed expansion of Heathrow, the 2M group, have discovered in Sir Howard Davies’ interim report p
21 - Feb - 2014
At some point over the last few months, we’ve all been affected by the floods that have it the UK – many places have been seriously affected and people are still suffering! An area that has recently been badly hit by the floods is the Thames Valley
19 - Feb - 2014
Egyptianair which is Egypts main airline has announced that it will offer travel services from London Heathrow to Luxor international airport. The flights which will start on 17th February will be available every Monday once a week.
18 - Feb - 2014
As we continue to be battered with rain and windy storms across the UK, the impact on our transport networks has been relentless. Rail links have broken down; lines and tracks are flooded; embankments have been washed away, literally! But the head
16 - Feb - 2014
The latest technology being talked about is wearable technology – just think Google Glass or Sony Smartwatch and you’ll get an idea of what this technology is all about! And Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to take advantage of these innovation
11 - Feb - 2014
The airport commission that was set up by the government to do research has released its interim report. The commission was set up in 2012 by Sir Howard Davies. One of the key findings is that expansion of the UK airports capacity would lead to an
10 - Feb - 2014
Of course, we’re talking about the new Terminal 2 building at Heathrow Airport! As from 4th June, anyone flying United Airlines to Heathrow will be setting foot in Terminal 2, nicknamed the "Queen’s Terminal", and they’ll be stepping into a world
10 - Feb - 2014
The UK government has announced plans to construct a new railway line from Swansea to Heathrow airport. This will come as a relief to passengers from Swansea because this railway line will take an hour less than the normal time.
7 - Feb - 2014
A new parliamentary report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the UK Integrated Transport Strategy study is urging the UK government to reconsider the route they are planning for the HS2 route. They are advocating integrating the rail a
31 - Jan - 2014
The centenary of World War I has been marked in a variety of ways by many cities up and down the country, and this week Brighton announced how they were going to pay tribute. The plan to turn their roadsides, bowling greens, parks and gardens into
27 - Jan - 2014
The proposal to expand Heathrow Airport has met resistance from a group of individuals. They claim that expansion of a runway in west London is costly and politically undeliverable. The protestors have met local authorities and members of
23 - Jan - 2014
This week, Gatwick Airport and NATS, providers of air traffic services, announced that they are seeking views from people regarding the recent consultation on the use of airspace in and out of Gatwick Airport in the future. And the reason? It’s be
23 - Jan - 2014
Heathrow airport London CEO has announced that the airport will begin consulting with the local community. Speaking at a conference last week, he says the consultation is meant to get people’s views on the proposed addition of a third runway in the
20 - Jan - 2014
Airports have expressed disappointment over UK Civil Aviation Authority publication on airport charges. The authority says its main aim was to harmonize the wishes of both the airlines and the airport. However, the three largest airports in London
17 - Jan - 2014
The police arrested two women on Wednesday, January 16. One of the women aged 26, was arrested at Heathrow Airport just before she boarded a flight to Istanbul, Turkey. She is said to have been in possession of large sums of money. That morning the
16 - Jan - 2014
Last week, the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) announced their final decision on economic regulation at the UK’s three main airports, after April, and it looks like passengers will benefit from better standards of service and lower prices! Using pow
10 - Jan - 2014
There was a surprise inclusion in the Airports Commission’s December Interim Report on airport expansion in the South East; as well as the conclusion that at least one extra runway is needed by 2030 – well, we all knew that one – they announced thre