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Articles tagged “Heathrow Airport”

News Blog

Heathrow Airport Gets Caught Up in Another Storm

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

News Blog

UK Speeds Up Security Checks for New Airport Workers Amid Staffing Shortages

The UK government is accelerating national security checks for new airport employees to tackle staffing shortages that have contributed to a chaotic summer for travelers in the country and throughout Europe. The country has sped up the vetting process all new aviation recruits must undergo, with accreditation checks being completed on average within five days…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Airlines

London’s Heathrow Ups 2022 Passenger Forecast Amid Airport Chaos

The revised passenger forecast reflects that Heathrow has benefited from a resurgence in travel. Now, if only the airport could get its act together to avoid long queues and chaotic luggage piles.

Yadarisa Shabong, Reuters | 2 years ago

London’s Heathrow Ups 2022 Passenger Forecast Amid Airport Chaos

Airlines

Heathrow Airport Boosts 2022 Forecast to 53 Million Passengers, Still Well Below 2019

The increased demand for leisure travel this summer will still not ensure a return to profitability for London's Heathrow — but will certainly add to more arrival and departure mayhem for flyers.

Paul Sandle, Reuters | 2 years ago

Heathrow Airport Boosts 2022 Forecast to 53 Million Passengers, Still Well Below 2019

Airlines

Heathrow Airport’s 2021 Passenger Numbers Lower Than Previous Year

Short-notice restrictions have done the most harm, and now the airport's CEO is worried things won't change for years to come.

Kate Holton, Reuters | 2 years ago

Heathrow Airport’s 2021 Passenger Numbers Lower Than Previous Year

Business Travel

Business Travelers Cancelling Trips on Omicron Fears: Heathrow CEO

It's a case of two steps forward, one step back, because the risk of being stranded in another country is just too high at the moment.

Paul Sandle, Reuters | 2 years ago

Business Travelers Cancelling Trips on Omicron Fears: Heathrow CEO

Coronavirus

U.K. Airlines and Heathrow Airport Call for Fully Reopening to Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

The demand to lift restrictions is not surprising as further delays in fully reopening for tourism are not only hurting the U.K. economy but putting people out of work.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

U.K. Airlines and Heathrow Airport Call for Fully Reopening to Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

Airlines

Redoing the Airport Lounge Business for Post-Covid

Traveling can be nerve-racking and airline lounges have traditionally provided a place of respite for weary travelers. As the pandemic recovery continues and lounges are reopening, this is the time to add a dose of safety, healthy good food and innovations to win passengers back.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

Redoing the Airport Lounge Business for Post-Covid

Airlines

Travel Companies Selling Their Offices Reinforces Remote Work’s Staying Power

Whether HQs are phased out due to cost-cutting, restructuring or a genuine desire to adopt remote work policies, the net result is the same: more people looking for spaces to collaborate.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Travel Companies Selling Their Offices Reinforces Remote Work’s Staying Power

Airlines

Top UK Court Clears Heathrow Airport Expansion

We'll believe it when we see the bulldozers. Heathrow's operators still need to get relevant planning permissions. Plus, they also plan to recoup the expansion cost partly with extra landing fees. Cash-strapped airlines may balk.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 3 years ago

Top UK Court Clears Heathrow Airport Expansion