Heathrow boss attacks No 10 over lack of support for airports
4 years, 5 months ago

Heathrow boss attacks No 10 over lack of support for airports

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “That’s a real sign that the government does not understand how important aviation is to the UK economy.” The chief executive has also cut Heathrow’s forecast for 2021 passenger numbers by 41 per cent from the estimate just four months ago. “It is true to say, I'm afraid, I know this has been hotly disputed, and this is what has taken time to get to the bottom of, that you’d only pick up about seven per cent of those who are asymptomatic coming off that flight on day zero.” Mr Shapps is co-chairing the Global Travel Taskforce with the health secretary, Matt Hancock. “If it doesn't happen between New York and London, it’ll happen between New York and Paris or New York and Frankfurt, and the UK will yet again be left behind," says Heathrow’s chief executive. “The government’s Global Travel Taskforce is working at pace, with clinicians, devolved administrations and the travel industry to develop measures as quickly as possible to protect air connectivity and consider how testing could be used to reduce the self-isolation period.” Two aspects of good news appeared in Heathrow’s otherwise dismal third-quarter results: the proportion of on-time departures has risen from 80 to 87 per cent, and the proportion of failed baggage connections has fallen by one-fifth.

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UK opens probe into Heathrow shutdown amid concerns over energy resilience
1 week, 2 days ago

UK opens probe into Heathrow shutdown amid concerns over energy resilience

Firstpost  

While Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, thousands of passengers remained stuck, and airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days as they scramble to relocate planes and crews and get travelers to their destinations This frame grab taken from a UGC video shot and posted on X on March 21, 2025 by @chrisjbrogan shows smoke …

Heathrow: Flights resume after fire sparks worst travel chaos and shut Europe's busiest airport
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Heathrow: Flights resume after fire sparks worst travel chaos and shut Europe's busiest airport

Hindustan Times  

Flights at Britain's Heathrow resumed late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and causing travel turmoil worldwide. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Heathrow said its teams worked tirelessly to reopen the world's fifth-busiest airport after it was forced to close entirely after a huge fire …

Heathrow flights start again - but passengers still face days of disruption after 'one blundering engineer' caused global travel chaos
1 week, 2 days ago

Heathrow flights start again - but passengers still face days of disruption after 'one blundering engineer' caused global travel chaos

Daily Mail  

Have YOU been affected by the closure? Pictured: Planes on the Heathrow runway after the airport re-opened on Saturday Heathrow airport terminal 5 today is packed out with passengers after the closure on Friday Travellers wait at Terminal 5 as Heathrow Airport slowly resumes flights after a fire cut power to the airport Smoke billows from the substation in Hayes …

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos around the world
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1 week, 3 days ago

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos around the world

Live Mint  

LONDON — London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. Inconvenienced passengers, angry airlines and concerned politicians sought answers about how one seemingly accidental fire could shut down Europe’s busiest air hub. “We have hundreds of additional colleagues on hand in our terminals and we have added …

Heathrow Says It’s Fully Operational After Blackout Shutdown
1 week, 3 days ago

Heathrow Says It’s Fully Operational After Blackout Shutdown

Live Mint  

-- London’s Heathrow airport said it’s open and fully operational following an unprecedented daylong blackout that brought travel to a standstill for hundreds of thousands of passengers at Europe’s busiest airport. Power supplies have been restored to all customers connected to National Grid UK’s North Hyde substation, including Heathrow, allowing operations to resume at the airport, the utility company said …

London’s Heathrow fully operational now but disruption to continue for days; probe underway - 15 latest updates
1 week, 3 days ago

London’s Heathrow fully operational now but disruption to continue for days; probe underway - 15 latest updates

Live Mint  

London's Heathrow Airport is now open and fully operational after a daylong blackout disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers, the airport authorities informed on Saturday. “We have hundreds of additional colleagues on hand in our terminals and we have added flights to today’s schedule to facilitate an extra 10,000 passengers traveling through the airport,” a Heathrow spokesperson said …

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos

NPR  

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — London Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. Sponsor Message "We have hundreds of additional colleagues on hand in our terminals and we have added flights to today's schedule …

London's Heathrow resumes flights after fire led to shutdown, stranded thousands
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

London's Heathrow resumes flights after fire led to shutdown, stranded thousands

India Today  

London's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday following an 18-hour shut-down. A fire knocked out the power supply of Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and causing travel turmoil worldwide. The airport said its teams worked tirelessly to reopen it after it was forced to close entirely after a huge fire engulfed a …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Heathrow chaos must be a wake-up call
1 week, 3 days ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Heathrow chaos must be a wake-up call

Daily Mail  

There is a weary sense of predictability about the depressing inability to keep Heathrow Airport open in the face of a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Pictured: The fire at Hayes electrical substation Tens of thousands of travellers are still stranded across the globe today after a blaze at an electricity substation cut power to the airport. Pictured: Firefighters …

Is one blundering engineer responsible for crippling Heathrow? Airport bosses face questions over farcical shutdown that left 300,000 travellers stranded - as new theory emerges
1 week, 3 days ago

Is one blundering engineer responsible for crippling Heathrow? Airport bosses face questions over farcical shutdown that left 300,000 travellers stranded - as new theory emerges

Daily Mail  

Heathrow bosses were facing questions last night about how a small fire shut down one of the world's biggest airports. As Heathrow shut down sparking worldwide travel carnage: Heathrow bosses were facing questions last night about how a small fire shut down one of the world's biggest airports. Pictured: A passenger lying on the floor at Heathrow T5 this morning …

Grovelling £5m-a-year Heathrow boss apologises for airport carnage but says he's NOT to blame and 'we can't guard ourselves 100%' - as first plane finally lands but chaos could go on for DAYS
1 week, 3 days ago

Grovelling £5m-a-year Heathrow boss apologises for airport carnage but says he's NOT to blame and 'we can't guard ourselves 100%' - as first plane finally lands but chaos could go on for DAYS

Daily Mail  

Have you been affected by the chaos? The west London airport initially announced it would be closed until 11.59pm but later said repatriation flights and a handful of British Airways long-haul flights would resume Friday evening. As Heathrow shut down sparking worldwide travel carnage: A Virgin Atlantic aircraft arrives at Heathrow after being repositioned from London Gatwick Thomas Woldbye described …

Heathrow fire: Airport to resume some flights today, hopes for full Saturday operation
1 week, 3 days ago

Heathrow fire: Airport to resume some flights today, hopes for full Saturday operation

Firstpost  

London’s Heathrow Airport said it would resume “some flights” later Friday and expressed hope for full Saturday operation after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe’s busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around the world Travellers arrives at Terminal 5 as London's Heathrow Airport says it plans to resume some flights later Friday …

'What a mess': Incredulous US anchors from Fox News and CNN ridicule Britain amid Heathrow chaos and ask 'how did single substation take out such a critical airport'?
1 week, 3 days ago

'What a mess': Incredulous US anchors from Fox News and CNN ridicule Britain amid Heathrow chaos and ask 'how did single substation take out such a critical airport'?

Daily Mail  

US television presenters reacted with incredulity at how a single fire had shut down Heathrow Airport for the whole day today, with two declaring: 'What a mess!' Fox News reporter Greg Palkot said at Heathrow today: 'You got it right, what a mess is correct' CNN anchor Isabel Rosales told viewers on Early Start this morning: 'What a major headache' …

London’s Heathrow Airport fire: Counter-terror police called in for probe, says report
1 week, 3 days ago

London’s Heathrow Airport fire: Counter-terror police called in for probe, says report

Firstpost  

While the Metropolitan Police Force said on Friday that there are “no indications of foul play” at the moment, the Counter Terrorism Command was leading the investigation to “retain an open mind” This frame grab taken from a UGC video shot and posted on X on March 21, 2025 by @chrisjbrogan shows smoke billowing from a fire at a neighborhood …

What we know about the closure at London’s Heathrow Airport
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

What we know about the closure at London’s Heathrow Airport

Associated Press  

LONDON — Flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport were canceled Friday after a fire at a nearby substation knocked out power to Europe’s busiest airport, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles from the airport, knocked out power to Heathrow Airport just …

Why is London's Heathrow Airport closed? When will it open? How Air India, other airlines reacted as 1,350 flights hit
1 week, 3 days ago

Why is London's Heathrow Airport closed? When will it open? How Air India, other airlines reacted as 1,350 flights hit

Hindustan Times  

Heathrow Airport in Britain’s London was closed all day on Friday, March 21, after a major fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting hundreds of flights at Europe's busiest travel hub. Britain's Heathrow airport -- Europe's busiest -- shut down early on March 21, 2025 after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to …

Counter terrorism police probe Heathrow fire amid claims of Russian sabotage: Substation blaze fits the pattern of Putin's disruption attacks in Europe, and exposes 'vulnerability' in UK infrastructur
1 week, 3 days ago

Counter terrorism police probe Heathrow fire amid claims of Russian sabotage: Substation blaze fits the pattern of Putin's disruption attacks in Europe, and exposes 'vulnerability' in UK infrastructur

Daily Mail  

Counter terrorism police are now leading the probe into an electrical substation fire that has shut London Heathrow Airport for the whole of today amid claims it could be a Russian sabotage attack linked to Vladimir Putin's campaign of disruption. This map shows disruption incidents Western officials have blamed on Russia and its proxies A transformer within the North Hyde …

Heathrow Airport shut: Air India flights return, airline issues advisory for passengers
1 week, 4 days ago

Heathrow Airport shut: Air India flights return, airline issues advisory for passengers

Hindustan Times  

Air India said on Friday that its flight operations from London's Heathrow had been temporarily suspended as the airport announced a closure until March 21 midnight due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation. The carrier said in a statement, “Our operations to and from London Heathrow have been disrupted following the temporary suspension of …

Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights
1 week, 4 days ago

Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights

Live Mint  

LONDON — Britain’s Heathrow Airport closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe's biggest travel hubs. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, we have no choice but to close Heathrow” for the full day Friday, the airport’s statement …

UK's Heathrow airport closed today due to fire
1 week, 4 days ago

UK's Heathrow airport closed today due to fire

Firstpost  

The Heathrow airport in London will be closed for today because of a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying the airport Britain’s Heathrow Airport said on Friday it will be closed until midnight after experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying the airport. Eurocontrol, which manages air traffic control operations across …

‘A contained version of 9/11’: London’s Heathrow Airport closed, over 1,300 flights affected
1 week, 4 days ago

‘A contained version of 9/11’: London’s Heathrow Airport closed, over 1,300 flights affected

Firstpost  

London’s Heathrow Airport was closed on Friday for a day over a substation fire that authorities were trying to douse. The closure of Europe’s busiest airport has affected over 1,300 flights and hundreds of thousands of passengers Firefighters douses flames of a fire that broke out at a substation supplying power to Heathrow Airport in Hayes, west London on March …

Heathrow power outage disrupts flight ops, foul play ruled out: All we know
1 week, 4 days ago

Heathrow power outage disrupts flight ops, foul play ruled out: All we know

India Today  

London's Heathrow Airport was hit with a huge operational crisis on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that caused a large-scale power outage. After nearly 18 hours of operational shutdown that brought Europe's busiest air travel hub to a standstill, Heathrow Airport resumed operations late Friday, with the first plane landing just before sunset. At least 1,350 …

London’s Heathrow shut after power outage: Which flights were disrupted?
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

London’s Heathrow shut after power outage: Which flights were disrupted?

Al Jazeera  

A fire at an electricity substation serving the airport took out the power, officials say. A loss of power forced London’s Heathrow airport, one of the world’s busiest, to shut down on Friday morning, prompting chaos and disrupting travel for tens of thousands of air passengers. In a statement posted on X early on Friday, Heathrow airport advised passengers and …

‘Hundreds of millions of pounds in losses’ expected as disruptions extend beyond Heathrow Airport
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Hundreds of millions of pounds in losses’ expected as disruptions extend beyond Heathrow Airport

CNN  

CNN — With Heathrow Airport shut on Friday, the impact of disruptions is expected to extend well beyond Britain’s largest travel hub, potentially costing the airline industry hundreds of millions of pounds. Shukor Yusof, the founder of Singapore-based Endau Analytics, an advisory firm that focuses on the aviation industry, told CNN the financial losses from the shutdown could be in …

London Heathrow Airport restarts flights after closure causes travel chaos
1 week, 4 days ago

London Heathrow Airport restarts flights after closure causes travel chaos

Al Jazeera  

Flights at the United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport have resumed after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport for the day, throwing the plans of tens of thousands of travellers into chaos. London’s main airport said late on Friday that its teams had worked tirelessly to reopen after it suffered a power failure due to a …

London's Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire knocks out power
1 week, 4 days ago

London's Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire knocks out power

NPR  

London's Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire knocks out power London's Heathrow Airport will remain closed Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. LEILA FADEL, HOST: London's Heathrow Airport will stay closed all day after a fire in London caused a power outage. But the global impact of Heathrow's shutdown will affect hundreds of thousands …

Global travel disruption after Heathrow Airport shuts down over power outage caused by fire
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1 week, 5 days ago

Global travel disruption after Heathrow Airport shuts down over power outage caused by fire

CNN  

CNN — London’s Heathrow Airport announced a complete shutdown all day Friday due to a “significant power outage” due to a large fire nearby, causing massive disruption to one of the world’s busiest travel hubs as flights were forced to turn back midair or divert to other locations. “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow …

UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest
1 month ago

UK government tentatively backs expansion of Gatwick Airport, country’s second-busiest

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. government gave its provisional backing Thursday to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London if certain improvements were met, including on noise reduction — a move that has been met with incredulity from environmental campaigners. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said in a written statement that she was “minded to approve” the expansion, …

Heathrow records 31% jump in annual profits
1 month ago

Heathrow records 31% jump in annual profits

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said: “2024 underscores why …

Heathrow airport: What will third runway and expansion mean for passengers?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Heathrow airport: What will third runway and expansion mean for passengers?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy London Heathrow, the busiest airport in Britain, has announced plans for adding a third runway and …

Increased travel between US and London results in Heathrow’s busiest January ever
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Increased travel between US and London results in Heathrow’s busiest January ever

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Increased travel between London and the US contributed to Heathrow airport’s busiest January on record, a …

Airlines attack Heathrow for ‘world’s highest passenger charges’ and ‘declining service’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airlines attack Heathrow for ‘world’s highest passenger charges’ and ‘declining service’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Heathrow has become the world’s most expensive airport, with passengers and airlines today paying £1.1bn more each year than if …

Ed Miliband U-turns on Heathrow expansion after previous opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ed Miliband U-turns on Heathrow expansion after previous opposition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked if he now backed Heathrow expansion, the former Labour leader told Sky News: “Obviously …

Key dates in Heathrow expansion saga
2 months ago

Key dates in Heathrow expansion saga

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – March 2020 Despite passenger numbers plummeting because of …

Heathrow breaks record for annual passenger numbers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heathrow breaks record for annual passenger numbers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heathrow airport said 2024 was …

Heathrow and Stansted break passenger record in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heathrow and Stansted break passenger record in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heathrow, the most connected airport in the entire world according to the Moodie Davitt Report, said it forecasts it will …

Why did Heathrow cancel flights so early?
3 months, 1 week ago

Why did Heathrow cancel flights so early?

The Independent  

Q We saw loads of pre-emptive flight cancellations at Heathrow again recently. open image in gallery Avanti West Coast is in a dispute with members of the RMT union over rest day working Q So Avanti don’t employ enough staff to cover their rosters and rely on volunteers to work overtime on their rest days. Andrew J A The background: …

UK airports warn of higher air fares and fewer routes if business rates soar
4 months ago

UK airports warn of higher air fares and fewer routes if business rates soar

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air fares will rise and some routes will be cancelled if Britain’s airports are hit with …

Heathrow expects to handle record 83.8m passengers in 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Heathrow expects to handle record 83.8m passengers in 2024

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heathrow Airport has announced it …

Heathrow breaking records as passenger numbers soar
5 months, 1 week ago

Heathrow breaking records as passenger numbers soar

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy London Heathrow expects to handle a record-breaking 83.8 million passengers in 2024 – an average of …

Heathrow airport could lose 4 million passengers a year due to new £10 ETA charge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heathrow airport could lose 4 million passengers a year due to new £10 ETA charge

The Independent  

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World’s busiest airport revealed as Heathrow rises to fourth
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World’s busiest airport revealed as Heathrow rises to fourth

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The latest Airports Council International table for passenger numbers in 2023 shows the UK’s biggest hub overtaking Denver, Chicago O’Hare …

Heathrow airport records busiest day
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Heathrow airport records busiest day

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heathrow Airport in the month of June" data-source=""> Across …

Heathrow predicts 82million record number of passengers this year
9 months ago

Heathrow predicts 82million record number of passengers this year

Daily Mail  

Heathrow Airport has predicted a record number of passengers this year at 82.8million, as consumer appetite for holidays sees a spike. 'Over the first five months of the year, we have seen a strong demand in traffic at Heathrow, with 32.4 million passengers travelling through the airport,' Heathrow said in a market update. Heathrow Airport has predicted a record number …

Heathrow ups full-year passenger growth outlook after record start to 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Heathrow ups full-year passenger growth outlook after record start to 2024

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heathrow Airport has swung to …

Inside the revolution at ‘incompetent’ Heathrow
1 year ago

Inside the revolution at ‘incompetent’ Heathrow

The Telegraph  

‘Cash cow’ Critics accuse successive governments of wrongly allowing this country’s biggest airport to become a cash cow to be milked by overseas shareholders at the expense of much-needed investment. More hopeful players believe the arrival of new shareholders led by Saudi Arabia’s ambitious ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, together with the appointment of Woldbye, could herald a renaissance …

Heathrow airport makes first profit in three years but warns of ‘tough choices’ on investment
1 year, 1 month ago

Heathrow airport makes first profit in three years but warns of ‘tough choices’ on investment

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heathrow’s new chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, said: “We delivered much improved service for our customers, and managed to turn a …

Heathrow weighs revival of third runway after return to profit
1 year, 1 month ago

Heathrow weighs revival of third runway after return to profit

The Telegraph  

Heathrow is plotting to revive its controversial third runway project after the airport posted its first profit since the pandemic. Europe’s busiest airport is in the process of refreshing its expansion plans in the wake of a strong return to travel post-pandemic. Heathrow reported adjusted profit before tax of £38m last year, a considerable upswing following losses of £684m in …

Heathrow third runway plans to be shared ‘in the new year’
1 year, 5 months ago

Heathrow third runway plans to be shared ‘in the new year’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The airport says the UK would benefit from expansion: “By expanding Heathrow, the UK’s only hub airport, we would be …

Heathrow grew more than any other airport in the world last year
2 years, 1 month ago

Heathrow grew more than any other airport in the world last year

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Passenger numbers trebled after the UK’s severe Covid travel restrictions were lifted – despite a controversial self-imposed cap on passenger …

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