heathrow Archives

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

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

UK Airports Warn 20,000 Jobs at Risk as Travel Slump Continues

This dire outlook could improve if the government agrees to several measures, including dropping the quarantine, but unfortunately it's not got a great track record in looking out for the aviation sector.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 4 years ago

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

EasyJet and Heathrow Want Early Exit From UK Quarantine Rules

With so much confusion surrounding these latest quarantine rules, the call for common international standards to guide countries makes a lot of sense.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 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

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