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Global Travel Taskforce could kickstart global Britain – if ministers get a grip on Border Force

Global Travel Taskforce could kickstart global Britain – if ministers get a grip on Border Force Monthly passenger numbers fell below 500,000 in February - capping 12 months with passenger numbers at their lowest since 1966 - due to the ban on all but essential travel, blanket quarantine, pre-departure and post-arrival testing Limits on passenger flights, which normally carry freight, mean cargo volumes remain 30% down on an annual basis, while EU rivals including Frankfurt, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol airports returned to pre-Covid cargo tonnage levels We are working with the PM’s Global Travel Taskforce to facilitate the safe restart of international travel after 17th May. The aim should be to simplify and standardise...
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Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021 - Results for the year ended 31st Dec 2020

Heathrow prepares for safe restart of travel and trade in 2021 - Results for the year ended 31st Dec 2020 Keeping passengers and colleagues safe – We have only been able to remain open throughout the pandemic by maintaining high safety levels. We helped to develop international standards for safe travel through airports and invested in cutting-edge COVID-secure technologies and testing facilities for up to 25,000 passengers a day to help restore international travel safely. Annual loss of £2bn underlines the devastating impact of COVID-19 on aviation – Passenger numbers collapsed to 22.1m, more than half of whom travelled in January and February. Overall revenue fell 62% to £1.2bn and adjusted EBITDA fell to £270m. Government...
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Heathrow launches blueprint for zero carbon domestic flight in drive to build back better

Heathrow launches blueprint for zero carbon domestic flight in drive to build back better Heathrow has successfully pitched two carbon-cutting concepts to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge The forward-thinking concepts could support efforts to level up and build back better, in the year the UK hosts the COP26 climate change conference Challenge aims to safeguard the UK’s advantage in aerospace R&D, reduce costs, cut emissions and create an economic boost from new forms of mobility Heathrow will work with cross-sector consortium to understand how to bring these concepts to life Heathrow has successfully pitched two forward-thinking ideas to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge. The win gives the airport the opportunity to...
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Aviation urgently needs a flight plan for recovery after de facto border closure

Aviation urgently needs a flight plan for recovery after de facto border closure Passenger volumes down 89% in January as the national lockdown, travel bans, blanket quarantine and compulsory testing deterred people from travelling. The additional inconvenience and cost of quarantine hotels, day2/day 8 testing requirements on top of other measures mean that the UK’s borders are effectively closed. We are working with the Government to try to ensure this complex scheme is workable. Fewer long-haul passenger flights meant that cargo volume was down 21% in January – a key indicator of the damage that travel restrictions are having on the UK’s exports and supply chain. UK exporters, service industry, inbound tourism and education that...
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Heathrow to launch rapid testing pilot for colleagues in partnership with UK Government

Heathrow to launch rapid testing pilot for colleagues in partnership with UK Government Heathrow is working with NHS Test and Trace on a Government-led rapid testing pilot for airport colleagues Around 2,000 Heathrow airport colleagues will regularly take part in rapid lateral flow tests to help identify those who may unknowingly be carrying the virus New scheme will enhance the airport’s COVID-secure credentials, and forms part of the Government’s strategy for keeping critical national infrastructure open and operational Heathrow is working with NHS Test & Trace on a Government-led colleague testing pilot. The pilot will use rapid lateral flow tests to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the airport. This pilot is designed to support...
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Restarting aviation safely will help deliver Global Britain

Restarting aviation safely will help deliver Global Britain 2020 In 2020, 22.1 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport, down 72.7%. Lockdowns and border closures led to a loss of 58.8 million passengers. Cargo volumes through Britain’s biggest port, fell 28.2% because of the impact of travel restrictions on international trade. Prior to the pandemic, 94% of cargo travelled in the belly hold of passenger planes, which have been severely reduced. Heathrow worked with airlines and the cargo community to increase dedicated cargo flights, safeguarding the UK’s supply lines throughout the pandemic. Some airlines used passenger aircraft to fly cargo only, helping to transport key essential equipment such as COVID-19...
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Heathrow's response to findings of Judicial Review

Heathrow's response to findings of Judicial Review A Heathrow Spokesperson said: “This is the right result for the country, which will allow Global Britain to become a reality. Only by expanding the UK’s hub airport can we connect all of Britain to all of the growing markets of the world, helping to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in every nation and region of our country. Demand for aviation will recover from Covid, and the additional capacity at an expanded Heathrow will allow Britain as a sovereign nation to compete for trade and win against our rivals in France and Germany. Heathrow has already committed to net zero and this ruling recognises the robust planning process that will require us to prove expansion is compliant...
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UK tourist tax hands yet another competitive advantage to EU rivals

UK tourist tax hands yet another competitive advantage to EU rivals Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88% in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took their toll. Based on current forecasts and continued decline in passengers, the decision has been taken for Terminal 4 to remain non-operational until the end of 2021. Heathrow is calling for targeted, sector specific Government support to protect jobs and help drive the UK’s economic recovery. These include full business rates relief for all UK airports and abandoning the disastrous “tourist tax” which will make the UK the only country in Europe not to offer tax-free shopping for international visitors. The move is expected to result in 2,000 retail job losses...
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Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of busy Christmas getaway

Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of busy Christmas getaway Airport prepares to welcome passengers ahead of festive getaway, providing the airport and industry with a much needed boost Preparations come with reminders that only travellers with valid tickets will be permitted access to terminals, as London moves into Tier 3 Passengers told they may be held outside terminals to ease congestion, as passenger and public health will be prioritised over passenger experience As Heathrow prepares for a much needed boost in the form of the Christmas getaway and the capital moves into Tier 3, passengers are being reminded of guidelines at the airport. Measures come with a stark explanation from the airport saying that...
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