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Articles tagged “heathrow”

Coronavirus

Heathrow Airport Begins Selling $100 On-Site Covid Tests for Hong Kong, Italy

A step in the right direction, although some passengers might balk at the price tag and wonder why the UK government can't apply the same tests when they return.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Heathrow Airport Begins Selling $100 On-Site Covid Tests for Hong Kong, Italy

Business Travel

Big Names In Travel Back CommonPass, New Digital Health Passport to Restart Travel

Several big names are linked to this pilot, not the least of which are the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and The Rockefeller Foundation, and to other schemes afoot. But are they the answer to restarting travel, and can they convince governments that Covid-19 testing, not quarantines, is the best way to reopen borders?

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Big Names In Travel Back CommonPass, New Digital Health Passport to Restart Travel

Business Travel

Coronavirus Finally Caught Up With London’s Most Convenient Airport

The business traveler's favorite, and formerly Europe's conduit to doing business (and lunch) with the capital’s bankers, London City Airport remains quiet and is preparing to lay off staff.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Finally Caught Up With London’s Most Convenient Airport

Business Travel

Why the UK’s New 14-Day Quarantine Rule Is Particularly Troubling to Business Travel Managers

Quarantine measures don't steady the nerves of already anxious corporate travel managers, who can now only hope for more bilateral agreements to help staff get flying again.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

British Airways Owner Rips Into Heathrow Airport Over ‘Outrageous’ Expansion Costs

It's strange to see an airport and its biggest customer at loggerheads. IAG CEO Willie Walsh is rapidly losing his patience with the expansion project, and the UK government might decide to follow suit.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

British Airways Owner Rips Into Heathrow Airport Over ‘Outrageous’ Expansion Costs

Airlines

Heathrow Reveals a Vision for Its Third Runway Expansion

Heathrow has managed to function as a major international hub despite its runway limitations. But future passenger growth means it will need to expand, if it is to hold a leadership position both in Europe and around the world.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Heathrow Reveals a Vision for Its Third Runway Expansion

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: Heathrow Really Has to Grow

Seriously, fix it.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

How 3 Airports With Great Shopping Increase Their Reach With Facebook

Travelers need to be better informed about how they can advantage of shopping at airport terminals.

Joyce Manalo, Skift | 10 years ago

How 3 Airports With Great Shopping Increase Their Reach With Facebook

Airlines

Heathrow Baggage System Wreaks Havoc for Passengers

If the baggage retrieval system in Heathrow's Terminal 5 is state of the art, then it's time for an art revolution.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Heathrow Baggage System Wreaks Havoc for Passengers

Airlines

Beacon Technology Will Transform How We Travel Through Airports

How many people will trade in their privacy for a few extra deals? Beacon technology vendors will need to provide lots of benefits to the users to get them on board.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Beacon Technology Will Transform How We Travel Through Airports