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Speaking to Skift, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren confirmed that the West London hub is on the low-cost carrier's radar.
Gordon Smith | 3 days ago
After a major retreat from Southeast Asia during the pandemic, some doubted if these destinations would ever return to the BA route map.
Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago
Travel Technology
Today's podcast looks at Tripadvisor's metaverse plans, Heathrow's busy runways, and the next White Lotus location.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago
News Blog
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…
Josh Corder | 4 months ago
Heathrow is expecting a busy few months as the coronation of Britain's King Charles in May adds a spike to expected passenger numbers. This news fuels the irony of the country's king declining one of the airport's terminals to be named after him due to environmental concerns.
Sarah Young, Reuters | 11 months ago
The CEO of London's Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye, will step down from his post later this year the airport announced Thursday. His departure comes after nine years at the helm of the UK's busiest airport. The Terminal 5 departures area at London's Heathrow Airport. (Skift) Holland-Kaye's departure comes after a chaotic rebound in travel from…
Edward Russell | 1 year ago
Heathrow expects a busy December, hampered by labor strikes, as the United Kingdom airport hub reports 30 percent lower traffic numbers than in 2019.
James Davey, Reuters | 1 year ago
Airline Weekly
London Heathrow may not be fully recovered this winter but the removal of traveler caps is an important step towards normality.
1 year ago
Discounter Ryanair never hesitates to grab marketshare when its competitors are down. With British Airways continuing to face issues at London Heathrow, the discounter is adding flights.
2 years ago
Airports can do no right at the moment, caught between passengers baying for blood and airlines that just want to fly people. On Friday Frankfurt Airport became the latest hub to cut flights in a bid to ease delays and cancellations. But London’s Heathrow, which is the UK’s biggest airport, is under fire for taking…
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago