London Heathrow Airport: Record run continues as September traffic booms Business Heathrow's bullish performance comes as the West-London hub mulls whether to pursue its long-delayed expansion plans.
Visitors to the UK will need to pay £10 to change at Heathrow from next year: Here’s what you need to know Transport and infrastructure From next year, all visa-exempt passengers travelling to the UK, or through airports such as London Heathrow, will have to pay a £10 charge and wait up to three days for a permit, as the government significantly expands the scope of a new scheme. It was announced on Tuesday that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) [...]
Heathrow: New £10 transit charge will make the UK ‘less competitive’ Business The government announced on Tuesday the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) would be rolled-out to all nationalities visiting the UK next year.
Heathrow: Passenger numbers soar as boss hails ‘busiest summer’ September 11, 2024 Heathrow Airport has reported a fourth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger traffic in what has proved one of the UK’s busiest ever summers for travel demand. Some 8m travellers passed through in August, up 5.5 per cent year-on-year and bringing the West London hub’s rolling 12 month total to 82.6m. Heathrow said it was “on [...]
British Airways and Wizz Air suspend flights to Israel amid escalation August 25, 2024 British Airways and Wizz Air flights between the UK and Israel have been cancelled following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East overnight. British Airways has halted its flights between Heathrow and Tel Aviv in both directions between Sunday and Wednesday, the airline said. Wizz Air also said it is “temporarily suspending” flights to [...]
Why airport expansions fuelled by booming travel demand could be a double-edged sword July 15, 2024 In a report, the ratings agency Moody's said rising passenger numbers would drive "significant investment" in expansion projects.
Why passengers should think twice before flying with British Airways this summer July 8, 2024 British Airways cancelled 4,033 flights from UK airports in the last twelve months, equating to 2.3 per cent of the industry's total.
Heathrow predicts a record year as consumers return to the skies June 28, 2024 “Operationally, we have performed well, delivering great service and successfully getting passengers on their way, particularly over the busy half terms, Easter and May public holidays,” it said.
Heathrow on the way out without a third runway, says Istanbul Airport chief June 27, 2024 The future of Heathrow's embattled third runway plans are still uncertain ahead of a looming general election.
Heathrow faces near billion-pound rates time bomb June 16, 2024 Heathrow has been engaged in private discussions with Whitehall officials as the airport braces for a £900m business rates bill that could be passed on to passengers.