Articles tagged “lhr”

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Heathrow to provide free Wi-Fi to passengers

For such a high profile airport -- known for years for its expensive paid internet/wifi options -- to move to 45 minutes free wifi per user per day is a smart move. This will go down fabulously well with passengers at Heathrow, which can use all the good PR it gets these days.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Bi-partisan group of UK lawmakers says Heathrow needs at least three runways

The committee comes clean about Heathrow's challenges in a way that's not familiar to watchers of UK politics. Of course, making things happen is another matter.

Skift | 11 years ago

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UK’s best-known foodies to revamp Heathrow’s food offerings

Heathrow's been known for these high profile gimmicks -- hiring Alain De Botton as airport's writer-in-residence -- though if this one improves its already relatively good food options, it would be well worth it.

Skift | 11 years ago

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UK aviation authority to shake-up rules at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted

As London's airports flail, it's competitors move forward with plans that could soon make Heathrow's third runway debate meaningless.

Alistair Osborne, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

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UK lawmakers propose Heathrow name change: Thatcher International Airport

... because what Heathrow and other UK airports need right now is a protracted battle over names to go on top of the endless debate about a new runway at Heathrow.

Eddie Buckle, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

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Heathrow’s failures lose UK £1.5 billion a year says British business group

Kari Lundgren, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

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London Heathrow’s redesigned Terminal 2 may be the future of airports

With more than stiff competition out of Germany and Dubai London, new Terminal 2 has to succeed for the city to maintain its status as a global hub.

Simon Calder, The Independent | 11 years ago

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Heathrow trials biometric self-boarding with South African Airways

This is Heathrow, everything looks great in the beginning. Remember the disastrous Iris scanners at customs? When Heathrow actually starts using it in full, and everyone's happy, then we will believe it.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Heathrow’s $4 billion new Star Alliance terminal is modeled after newer Asian hubs

Kari Lundgren, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

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Heathrow’s profits up on rising landing charges and Olympics traffic

Heathrow won't grow due to increased flights as it is operating at full capacity, but bigger planes like A380 with more passengers per plane.

Rebecca Clancy, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago