Environmental watchdog says Heathrow expansion unlikely
The head of the UK environmental watchdog has called the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow airport a "mistake" and added that it is not likely the runway will be built because of the political uncertainty around the plan. Lord Smith of Finsbury, who is the Environment Agency
by Katy Davies January 28th, 2009
Boris Johnson says Heathrow runway will not be built
A combination of environmental and legal objections and the likely defeat of Labour in the next election will mean that the building of a third runway at Heathrow will “never happen,” Boris Johnson asserted on Thursday evening. London’s mayor delivered his comments at a public debate that was organised by City
by Dave Humphries January 23rd, 2009
Heathrow sees three A380s on one day
Last weekend, three Airbus A380s landed at Heathrow for the first time – and all on the same day. Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines all arrived on their maiden voyages to Heathrow on the super-jumbo aircraft. Qantas ...
by Dave Humphries January 19th, 2009
Heathrow airport expansion approved by government
On Thursday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended the government’s decision to approve the building of a third runway at London’s Heathrow airport. The decision was to be announced in a statement to MPs by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon late on Thursday morning, indicating that the £9 billion expansion project will
by Dave Smith January 16th, 2009
Greenpeace purchases land earmarked for Heathrow expansion
Campaigners who oppose the construction of a third runway at Heathrow airport have purchased a parcel of land that was meant to be part of the airport expansion and say they are prepared to mount a legal battle in defence of it. It is anticipated that the government will approve plans
by Dave Smith January 14th, 2009
Prime Minister decision on third Heathrow runway expected
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is set to face down opposition in the Cabinet and support the construction of a third Heathrow airport runway. A coalition of influential business and unions leaders is planning to lobby Brown on Monday to ...
by Dave Smith January 12th, 2009
Continental to add new service to Heathrow
On Tuesday, Continental Airlines announced that it will launch a new service connecting Cleveland with London Heathrow, although it would not say how it had secured the needed landing and take-off slots at Britain’s busiest airport. Access to Heathrow has been expensive for Continental and other airlines, and new
by Dave Bess December 26th, 2008
Briton arrested for sex on Dubai beach rearrested
Vince Acors, a 34-year-old Londoner was scheduled to fly from Dubai airport to Heathrow on Monday after being deported from the Gulf state. At the airport in Dubai, however, he was detained and returned to jail, with officials saying that the confirmation for his flight was "not in order," according
by Darren Robinson December 24th, 2008
Pilot arrested on suspicion over being over drink limit
At Heathrow airport, a pilot was arrested by police shortly before the departure of his flight, when staff became suspicious of his having been drinking. A first office, 62-year-old Michael Harr, was preparing to depart on his Jet Airways flight to Mumbai, on a plane with nearly 300 passengers on
by Charlotte Fellows December 24th, 2008
Gatwick expansion possible alternative to Heathrow third runway
Building a second runway at Gatwick Airport is emerging as a possible alternative to adding a third runway at Heathrow. A confidential BAA memo has reportedly suggested that Gatwick’s capacity could be increased from 45 million to 80 million passengers annually. Approximately 67 million passengers used Heathrow Airport last
by Dave Smith December 19th, 2008
British Airways one of worst airlines for mislaid bags
During this past summer, British Airways mislaid over 17,000 of its passengers’ bags, ranking it as one of the worst performers among European carriers. BA’s punctuality, most notably on its long-haul services, has been poor, as well, according to statistics from the Association of European Airlines (AEA) obtained by
by Charlotte Fellows December 5th, 2008
Failure to expand Heathrow would have 30 year impact
Britain’s economy will suffer from a lack of adequate air connections for the next 30 years if the proposed expansion at Heathrow airport is not approved, according to the chief executive at British Airways. The BA boss, Willie Walsh, made his comments before the government has announced its decision
by Andrew Bones November 20th, 2008