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 Qatar Investment Authority, Public Investment Fund 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. In fact, it's ranked as one of the busiest airports in the world in the Airports Council International rankings. It is also the airport with the world's most international connections as of 2023.

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Heathrow's CEO slams new £10 transit charge Heathrow Airport's CEO has slammed a new £10 transit charge as "unnecessary" and one that makes the UK "uncompetitive" to the rest of Europe. The government has forced people entering the UK without a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago

Heathrow Plane Accident: Boeing 787-9 and British Airways aircraft collide\| Oneindia News At Heathrow Airport, a V-irgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 and a stationary British Airways aircraft collided on the runway while the former was being towed. Thankfully, no passengers were aboard the V-irgin.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

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Border Force officers to strike for four days at Heathrow Hundreds of Border Force officers will go on strike at Heathrow Airport later this month. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
'I guess it's an addiction': Solar eclipse chaser travels from UK to Toronto to witness spectacle for 7th time At 4am on Tuesday, Sarah Marwick's alarm went off: it was time to get her children and partner ready for their flight from Heathrow to Toronto, with a stopover in Chicago. The 3,500-mile journey.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on runway Two planes on the runway at Heathrow Airport collided on Saturday, causing damage to their wings. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Heathrow border force strikes suspended UK border force officers at Heathrow Airport will no longer go on strike next week. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Wanted man, 80, arrested at Heathrow after 27 years on the run An 80-year-old man who has been on the run for 27 years has been arrested at Heathrow Airport, police said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport to strike in April More than 600 Border Force officials at Heathrow Airport will strike for four days in April. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

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. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024
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. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024
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. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2023

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. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2023	Heathrow and Gatwick airports confirm presence of RAAC Heathrow and Gatwick airports have confirmed they have locations containing the collapse-prone concrete RAAC. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on August 10, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2023
Heathrow strikes next weekend postponed Next weekend's security staff strikes at Heathrow have been postponed as Unite, the union, considers a pay offer. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023	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 on May 25, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023	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 on April 26, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on April 19, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on March 31, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2023	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 on March 16, 2023
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 on March 13, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2023	Dozens of flights cancelled at Heathrow due to freezing fog Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow airport due to freezing fog. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2023	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. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2022
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. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2022
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. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2022
'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. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2022
'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. Sky News - Published on October 26, 2022	Two aircraft in minor collision on ground at Heathrow Two aircraft have been involved in a minor collision at Heathrow. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022
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. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2022