Heathrow Airport
Main airport serving London, England, United Kingdom
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Heathrow Airport, called London Airport until 1966, is the main international airport serving London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system. The airport is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings, owned mostly by Ferrovial and Qatar Investment Authority and CDPQ. In 2022, it was the second-busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic and the busiest airport in Europe in 2023. It is also the airport with the world's most international connections as of 2023.
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Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow hours after man hit and killed by carA murder suspect has been arrested at Heathrow Airport hours after a man was hit by a car and killed in east London.Sky News - Published | |
Man removed from plane after row with DUP leaderA man has been removed from a plane at Heathrow Airport after he was involved in a row with DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.Sky News - Published | |
Planes struggle to land and flights cancelled due to stormy windsPlanes were left struggling to land at Bristol Airport and several flights from Heathrow were cancelled as stormy weather hit the UK today.Sky News - Published | |
Heathrow's largest shareholder agrees £2.4bn deal to take flightThe largest shareholder in London's Heathrow Airport has agreed a £2.4bn deal to sell its entire stake to two vehicles, including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.Sky News - Published | |
Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after Heathrow Airport arrestRapper Nines has been charged with drug offences after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport.Sky News - Published | |
Flight restrictions at Heathrow due to strong winds and staff shortagesStrong winds and staff shortages have led to temporary flight restrictions at the UK's busiest airport.Sky News - Published | |
It's the hottest day of the year, but record-breaking heatwave may end soon, forecasters saySaturday is provisionally the hottest day of the year, the Met Office has said, with a high of 32.7C (91F) at Heathrow in west London.Sky News - Published | |
Heathrow and Gatwick airports confirm presence of RAACHeathrow and Gatwick airports have confirmed they have locations containing the collapse-prone concrete RAAC.Sky News - Published | |
Heathrow issues ULEZ warning to drivers parking at airportHeathrow Airport passengers are being warned about incurring multiple ULEZ charges if they use meet and greet car parking services.Sky News - Published | |
Heathrow warns services will 'remain significantly disrupted' after UK air traffic control faultHeathrow Airport has said its services will "remain significantly disrupted" on Tuesday after air traffic controllers across the UK experienced a technical fault.Sky News - Published | |
Lionesses return from defeat in World Cup - and disappoint waiting fans by making private airport exitThe Lionesses landed at Heathrow this morning after their World Cup defeat - but left waiting fans disappointed after leaving through a private exit.Sky News - Published | |
Heathrow passenger numbers soar as travellers flee wet weatherHeathrow has said passenger numbers are almost back to pre-pandemic levels after an extra 1.3 million flyers used the airport in July.Sky News - Published | |
Snakes, horses and frogs among millions of animals passing through HeathrowSnakes, horses and frogs are among the millions of animals passing through Heathrow Airport every year.Sky News - Published | Heathrow security staff vote for pay deal and avert summer of strike actionSecurity staff at Heathrow Airport have called off all strikes having voted in favour of a pay deal.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow strikes next weekend postponedNext weekend's security staff strikes at Heathrow have been postponed as Unite, the union, considers a pay offer.Sky News - Published | Heathrow strikes: What you need to know if you're going on holidaySecurity guards at Heathrow airport are set to strike on almost every weekend of the summer.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow strikes on almost every weekend over summerSecurity staff at Heathrow Airport have announced an escalation of strike action, with walkouts to take place nearly every weekend from mid-June to the end of August.Sky News - Published | British Airways cancels dozens of flights after 'technical issue'British Airways cancelled dozens of flights in and out of Heathrow Airport on Thursday evening because of a "technical issue", leaving thousands of passengers grounded.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow passengers warned of possible disruption as new strike beginsHeathrow travellers are being warned they could face disruption as security officers begin a new series of strikes today.Sky News - Published | King turned down Heathrow Terminal 5 renaming plans 'for environmental reasons'Heathrow Airport was keen to name Terminal 5 after King Charles, according to reports.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow says passenger numbers up 74% on same time last yearHeathrow Airport says passenger numbers were up 74% during the first three months of the year, compared to the same period last year.Sky News - Published | 1,400 Heathrow staff to strike for eight days next month - as Passport Office workers plan walkoutAbout 1,400 security officers at Heathrow Airport will strike for eight days next month.Sky News - Published |
Easter strikes at Heathrow Airport go ahead after talks failTen days of of strikes by security guards at Heathrow Airport start today after last-minute talks failed to resolve a pay dispute.Sky News - Published | BA to cancel 32 flights a day as strikes hit Heathrow airportBritish Airways has been forced to cancel flights at Heathrow's Terminal 5 over the Easter period due to strike action by security workers.Sky News - Published |
Criminal network 'disrupted' after £4m worth of gold hidden in Heathrow Airport plane seizedAround £4m worth of gold has been seized after being discovered in the cargo section of a plane at London's Heathrow Airport in 2019.Sky News - Published | Strike to hit Heathrow Airport over Easter as passengers warned they face 'severe delays'Security guards at Heathrow Airport are to strike over Easter in a dispute over pay, with passengers warned they face "severe delays".Sky News - Published |
Heathrow Airport passenger satisfaction 'close to pre-COVID pandemic levels'Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest day since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last month, figures have shown.Sky News - Published | Heathrow 'considering next steps' as airlines secure victory on passenger chargesHeathrow Airport says it is "considering its next steps" after the industry regulator ruled it must cut per passenger fees it charges airlines from next year.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow annual losses halve to £684m as pandemic recovery gathers speedHeathrow Airport has revealed that its annual losses almost halved in 2022 as its recovery from the COVID pandemic gathered speed despite a series of troubles, including a lack of staff.Sky News - Published | Dozens of flights cancelled at Heathrow due to freezing fogDozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow airport due to freezing fog.Sky News - Published |
Man in his 60s arrested after uranium found at Heathrow AirportA man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with an investigation into traces of uranium found in a package at Heathrow Airport.Sky News - Published | Key questions remain after uranium discovered at Heathrow AirportA major multi-pronged investigation will be under way following the discovery at Heathrow Airport of uranium in a package sent from Pakistan.Sky News - Published |
Uranium detected in package at Heathrow airport as counter-terror police launch investigationA small amount of uranium has been detected in a package that arrived in the UK at London Heathrow airport following a routine screening.Sky News - Published | Strike by ground handling staff at Heathrow suspendedStrike action by ground handlers at Heathrow Airport will not go ahead this weekend after an improved pay offer was made.Sky News - Published |
Troops training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports ahead of Border Force strikesTroops have been training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports for passport checking roles ahead of Border Force staff going on strike over Christmas.Sky News - Published | Virgin Atlantic pauses support for Heathrow's third runwayVirgin Atlantic's boss has warned that Heathrow's expansion will be "difficult to support" without an overhaul of regulation at the airport.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow Airport ground handlers to strike over payGround handlers at Heathrow Airport are to walk out in a 72-hour strike, in protest at their pay.Sky News - Published | Gang jailed over £3m theft of keyless cars after targeting Heathrow AirportA gang that stole £2.8m worth of high-end vehicles including Range Rovers, BMWs and Mercedes has been jailed after targeting Heathrow Airport car park.Sky News - Published |
'Disturbance' at immigration removal centre following power outageA "disturbance" has been reported at an immigration removal centre near Heathrow Airport following a power outage.Sky News - Published | Hundreds of workers to strike at Heathrow in run-up to World CupHundreds of workers at Heathrow will walk out in the run-up to the World Cup finals this month over demands for better pay.Sky News - Published |
'No cancellations this Christmas' as Heathrow takes steps to avoid travel chaosThe UK's busiest airport is still less busy than pre-pandemic times but is planning measures to prevent Christmas travel chaos.Sky News - Published | Two aircraft in minor collision on ground at HeathrowTwo aircraft have been involved in a minor collision at Heathrow.Sky News - Published |
Return flights for family of four from Heathrow to Tenerife £2,000 more expensive than pre-pandemicHalf-term flights are 42% more expensive on average than before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis.Sky News - Published | 180 flights affected, with more than 100 cancelled, as Heathrow cuts schedule on day of Queen's funeralHeathrow is adjusting its schedule for the day of the Queen's funeral, meaning 180 flights will be affected - including more than 100 which will be cancelled.Sky News - Published |
Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger capRyanair will add more than 500 flights serving London Stansted during the October half-term, as the airline's boss branded Heathrow "hopeless" after it extended its cap on passenger numbers.Sky News - Published | Heathrow extends flight restrictions until end of OctoberHeathrow Airport has extended its flight restrictions until the end of October, hitting families' plans for half-term getaways.Sky News - Published |
Heathrow beginning to recover from travel chaos, airport boss saysHeathrow is beginning to recover from the travel chaos seen in recent months, according to the airport's chief executive.Sky News - Published | British Airways stops selling new tickets for short haul flights from HeathrowBritish Airways has suspended selling short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week.Sky News - Published |
BA owner returns to profitability but blames Heathrow for 'operational challenges'British Airways owner IAG has returned to quarterly profitability for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, but has blamed Heathrow for its current "operational challenges".Sky News - Published | Travellers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, Heathrow boss saysTravellers at Heathrow are skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, the airport's boss has said.Sky News - Published |