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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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International rivals overtaking Heathrow is an early warning of Britain’s economy falling behind August passenger demand down 81.5% compared to previous year, with 1.4m people travelling via Heathrow – less than a fifth of what is usually seen in the summer getaway Long haul markets, which are...

Heathrow response to the Secretary of State’s statement on airport testing Responding to the Secretary of State's statement in the House of Commons today, a Heathrow spokesperson said: “We welcome the Transport Secretary’s announcement that testing to shorten quarantine is under active...

Largely grounded route network continues to strangle UK economy

Heathrow statement on efforts to protect jobs at the airport Commenting on the ongoing efforts to protect jobs at the airport, a Heathrow spokesperson said: We are in talks with our unions about the impact of COVID-19 on our business. These talks are in the early stages and we will continue to...

Heathrow calls on Government to act faster in order to protect jobs and unlock growth COVID-19 continues to weigh on travel demand, with a drop in passenger numbers of over 95% compared to the start of last year’s summer season Government’s quarantine policy for international arrivals...

Heathrow announces that employment levels no longer sustainable, as Government launches 14-day quarantine Passenger numbers in May continued at an all-time low (down 97% compared to the same time last year) Grim picture is set to continue thanks to the Government’s quarantine policy which...

COVID detection trials landing at Heathrow Heathrow to drive forward development of a Common International Standard by trialling technologies and processes that reduce risk of Covid-19 transmission Trials will assess for medical effectiveness, passenger response as well as suitability to the...

Heathrow open letter to Public Health England CEO on temperature checks A Heathrow spokesperson said: “We understand that Public Health England has concluded that temperature checks are ineffective. We think it would be useful if this evidence base is published both to reassure the public that...

Heathrow Community Trust deploys £95k for emergency COVID-19 support £95,000 in rapid emergency COVID-19 funding is set to be released by the Heathrow Community Trust (HCT), an independent charity funded by Heathrow Airport and supported by its colleagues and partners Funding has been...

Next generation A320neos deliver cleaner and quieter flight at Heathrow SAS takes the top spot for the third consecutive quarter, as the airline invests in greener and quieter A320neos and optimises their operational performance Heathrow is one of the world’s first major aviation hubs to...

Heathrow kickstarts the decade with appointments set to transform the assistance experience Disability campaigner Helen Dolphin MBE and experienced equality and inclusion regulator Keith Richards have both been named as co-chairs of the Heathrow Access Advisory Group (HAAG) Accessible travel...

Heathrow confirms planning application in 2020 alongside new delivery timetable and public consultation Heathrow outlines timeline for submission of expansion planning application towards the end of 2020 The airport announces it will hold further public consultation to finalise airport...

November sets new records as Heathrow prepares to reunite families and friends over the holidays Heathrow has recorded its busiest ever November with over 6.2 million passengers traveling through the airport, ahead of reuniting even more family and friends for the festive period Passengers...

SAS best in class for noise and emissions performance at Heathrow Heathrow reveals the airport’s latest Fly Quiet and Green league table showing airlines are swapping in newer jets and improving how they fly to decrease noise and emissions SAS named best airline based on their performance this...