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Main airport serving London, England, United Kingdom

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Heathrow Airport: Main airport serving London, England, United Kingdom
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 car

A murder suspect has been arrested at Heathrow Airport hours after a man was hit by a car and killed in east London.
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Man removed from plane after row with DUP leader

A man has been removed from a plane at Heathrow Airport after he was involved in a row with DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
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Planes struggle to land and flights cancelled due to stormy winds

Planes were left struggling to land at Bristol Airport and several flights from Heathrow were cancelled as stormy weather hit the UK today.
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Heathrow's largest shareholder agrees £2.4bn deal to take flight

The 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.
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Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after Heathrow Airport arrest

Rapper Nines has been charged with drug offences after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport.
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Flight restrictions at Heathrow due to strong winds and staff shortages

Strong winds and staff shortages have led to temporary flight restrictions at the UK's busiest airport.
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It's the hottest day of the year, but record-breaking heatwave may end soon, forecasters say

Saturday 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.
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Heathrow and Gatwick airports confirm presence of RAAC

Heathrow and Gatwick airports have confirmed they have locations containing the collapse-prone concrete RAAC.
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Heathrow issues ULEZ warning to drivers parking at airport

Heathrow Airport passengers are being warned about incurring multiple ULEZ charges if they use meet and greet car parking services.
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Heathrow warns services will 'remain significantly disrupted' after UK air traffic control fault

Heathrow Airport has said its services will "remain significantly disrupted" on Tuesday after air traffic controllers across the UK experienced a technical fault.
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Lionesses return from defeat in World Cup - and disappoint waiting fans by making private airport exit

The Lionesses landed at Heathrow this morning after their World Cup defeat - but left waiting fans disappointed after leaving through a private exit.
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Heathrow passenger numbers soar as travellers flee wet weather

Heathrow has said passenger numbers are almost back to pre-pandemic levels after an extra 1.3 million flyers used the airport in July.
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Snakes, horses and frogs among millions of animals passing through Heathrow

Snakes, horses and frogs are among the millions of animals passing through Heathrow Airport every year.
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Heathrow security staff vote for pay deal and avert summer of strike action

Security staff at Heathrow Airport have called off all strikes having voted in favour of a pay deal.
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Heathrow strikes next weekend postponed

heathrow strikes next weekend postponed
Next weekend's security staff strikes at Heathrow have been postponed as Unite, the union, considers a pay offer.
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Heathrow strikes: What you need to know if you're going on holiday

heathrow strikes: what you need to know if you're going on holiday
Security guards at Heathrow airport are set to strike on almost every weekend of the summer.
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Heathrow strikes on almost every weekend over summer

Security 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.
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British Airways cancels dozens of flights after 'technical issue'

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.
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Heathrow passengers warned of possible disruption as new strike begins

heathrow passengers warned of possible disruption as new strike begins
Heathrow travellers are being warned they could face disruption as security officers begin a new series of strikes today.
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King turned down Heathrow Terminal 5 renaming plans 'for environmental reasons'

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.
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Heathrow says passenger numbers up 74% on same time last year

heathrow says passenger numbers up 74% on same time last year
Heathrow Airport says passenger numbers were up 74% during the first three months of the year, compared to the same period last year.
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1,400 Heathrow staff to strike for eight days next month - as Passport Office workers plan walkout

About 1,400 security officers at Heathrow Airport will strike for eight days next month.
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Easter strikes at Heathrow Airport go ahead after talks fail

easter strikes at heathrow airport go ahead after talks fail
Ten days of of strikes by security guards at Heathrow Airport start today after last-minute talks failed to resolve a pay dispute.
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BA to cancel 32 flights a day as strikes hit Heathrow airport

British Airways has been forced to cancel flights at Heathrow's Terminal 5 over the Easter period due to strike action by security workers.
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Criminal network 'disrupted' after £4m worth of gold hidden in Heathrow Airport plane seized

criminal network 'disrupted' after £4m worth of gold hidden in heathrow airport plane seized
Around £4m worth of gold has been seized after being discovered in the cargo section of a plane at London's Heathrow Airport in 2019.
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Strike to hit Heathrow Airport over Easter as passengers warned they face 'severe delays'

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".
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Heathrow Airport passenger satisfaction 'close to pre-COVID pandemic levels'

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.
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Heathrow 'considering next steps' as airlines secure victory on passenger charges

Heathrow 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.
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Heathrow annual losses halve to £684m as pandemic recovery gathers speed

heathrow annual losses halve to £684m as pandemic recovery gathers speed
Heathrow 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.
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Dozens of flights cancelled at Heathrow due to freezing fog

dozens of flights cancelled at heathrow due to freezing fog
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow airport due to freezing fog.
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Man in his 60s arrested after uranium found at Heathrow Airport

A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with an investigation into traces of uranium found in a package at Heathrow Airport.
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Key questions remain after uranium discovered at Heathrow Airport

key questions remain after uranium discovered at heathrow airport
A major multi-pronged investigation will be under way following the discovery at Heathrow Airport of uranium in a package sent from Pakistan.
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Uranium detected in package at Heathrow airport as counter-terror police launch investigation

A small amount of uranium has been detected in a package that arrived in the UK at London Heathrow airport following a routine screening.
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Strike by ground handling staff at Heathrow suspended

strike by ground handling staff at heathrow suspended
Strike action by ground handlers at Heathrow Airport will not go ahead this weekend after an improved pay offer was made.
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Troops training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports ahead of Border Force strikes

troops training at heathrow and gatwick airports ahead of border force strikes
Troops have been training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports for passport checking roles ahead of Border Force staff going on strike over Christmas.
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Virgin Atlantic pauses support for Heathrow's third runway

virgin atlantic pauses support for heathrow's third runway
Virgin Atlantic's boss has warned that Heathrow's expansion will be "difficult to support" without an overhaul of regulation at the airport.
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Heathrow Airport ground handlers to strike over pay

Ground handlers at Heathrow Airport are to walk out in a 72-hour strike, in protest at their pay.
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Gang jailed over £3m theft of keyless cars after targeting Heathrow Airport

gang jailed over £3m theft of keyless cars after targeting heathrow airport
A 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.
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'Disturbance' at immigration removal centre following power outage

A "disturbance" has been reported at an immigration removal centre near Heathrow Airport following a power outage.
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Hundreds of workers to strike at Heathrow in run-up to World Cup

Hundreds of workers at Heathrow will walk out in the run-up to the World Cup finals this month over demands for better pay.
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'No cancellations this Christmas' as Heathrow takes steps to avoid travel chaos

'no cancellations this christmas' as heathrow takes steps to avoid travel chaos
The UK's busiest airport is still less busy than pre-pandemic times but is planning measures to prevent Christmas travel chaos.
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Two aircraft in minor collision on ground at Heathrow

two aircraft in minor collision on ground at heathrow
Two aircraft have been involved in a minor collision at Heathrow.
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Return flights for family of four from Heathrow to Tenerife £2,000 more expensive than pre-pandemic

return flights for family of four from heathrow to tenerife £2,000 more expensive than pre-pandemic
Half-term flights are 42% more expensive on average than before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis.
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180 flights affected, with more than 100 cancelled, as Heathrow cuts schedule on day of Queen's funeral

180 flights affected, with more than 100 cancelled, as heathrow cuts schedule on day of queen's funeral
Heathrow 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.
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Ryanair ups Stansted flights over 'hopeless' Heathrow passenger cap

ryanair ups stansted flights over 'hopeless' heathrow passenger cap
Ryanair 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.
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Heathrow extends flight restrictions until end of October

heathrow extends flight restrictions until end of october
Heathrow Airport has extended its flight restrictions until the end of October, hitting families' plans for half-term getaways.
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Heathrow beginning to recover from travel chaos, airport boss says

heathrow beginning to recover from travel chaos, airport boss says
Heathrow is beginning to recover from the travel chaos seen in recent months, according to the airport's chief executive.
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British Airways stops selling new tickets for short haul flights from Heathrow

british airways stops selling new tickets for short haul flights from heathrow
British Airways has suspended selling short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week.
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BA owner returns to profitability but blames Heathrow for 'operational challenges'

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".
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Travellers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, Heathrow boss says

travellers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, heathrow boss says
Travellers at Heathrow are skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, the airport's boss has said.
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