Articles tagged “heathrow”

Travel Technology

Tripadvisor Wants Tourists to Test Drive Reality in the Metaverse

Today's podcast looks at Tripadvisor's metaverse plans, Heathrow's busy runways, and the next White Lotus location.

Tripadvisor Wants Tourists to Test Drive Reality in the Metaverse

Airlines

Ranked: The 24 Heathrow Routes That Had Over a Million Passengers in 2023

Although Heathrow is no longer the world's busiest international airport, these latest numbers show it still boasts remarkable connectivity.

Ranked: The 24 Heathrow Routes That Had Over a Million Passengers in 2023

Airlines

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

You can imagine one major security lapse putting pressure on the gutting of self-screening. On the other hand, TSA manual screening has been rife with miscues, as well.

TSA Airport Security Self-Screening Lanes Could Be Part of the Future of Travel

News Blog

Saudi Snaps Up 10% Ownership of London Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe. Saudi is buying the share off of Ferrovial of Spain, while Paris-based Ardian will acquire 15 percent in a deal worth £2.37 billion ($3 billion) The deal is being made by the Public Investment Fund, known as…

News Blog

IDEAS: Heathrow Trials Pre-Booked Security Slots

Heathrow has announced that it is trialing an initiative that allows passengers travelling through the airport to pre-book their security slots ahead of their journeys. Credit: Heathrow It is hoped that the service, known as 'Heathrow Timeslot', will offer travellers more peace of mind when moving through the airport as well as helping to reduce…

Airlines

UK Airport E-Gates Working Again After Outage Caused Major Disruption

Heathrow and Gatwick — as well as arriving passengers — really didn't need this. No word yet on the cause of the outage.

UK Airport E-Gates Working Again After Outage Caused Major Disruption

Airlines

Spanish Airport Operator Aena Sees Swift Recovery in Passenger Traffic

Although many European airport operators have suffered staff shortages, Aena successfully retained its workers and is now seeing the benefits.

Spanish Airport Operator Aena Sees Swift Recovery in Passenger Traffic

News Blog

Airplane Wastewater Study Reveals UK Travel Restrictions Didn’t Halt Covid Spread

A laboratory study has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the UK’s travel restrictions last year. Scientists at Bangor University in Wales tested wastewater on planes to monitor coronavirus infections and the general health of passengers coming into the UK from other countries. Almost all aircraft arriving at the three monitored UK airports (Heathrow, Edinburgh…

Business Travel

Business Travel Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Momentum

More companies are buying the fuel, which of course reduces their carbon footprints. But for how long will they pay this premium, and will governments further incentivize purchases?

Business Travel Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Momentum

Skift Meetings

Plans Underway for Cincinnati Convention District

Cincinnati lost its bid to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, but that is not stopping it from investing in its convention district.

Plans Underway for Cincinnati Convention District