Articles tagged “lhr”

Airlines

Heathrow in an existential battle with Schiphol, Turkey & Dubai: CEO

Heathrow's not just competing with Europe's five other hubs, but also Turkey and Dubai as long haul hubs, and the Heathrow CEO is aware of the airport precarious position.

Nathalie Thomas, Telegraph UK | 11 years ago

Airlines

Interview: Heathrow CEO on being in the most manic job in aviation history

Being the CEO of Heathrow has to be the most manic job in all of airport jobs worldwide, trying to carry the dual torch of Britain's projected hopes globally, while battling eternal local debates and politics about Heathrow and UK's future.

Nathalie Thomas, Telegraph UK | 11 years ago

Airlines

Airlines get furious as Heathrow moves to increase passenger fees

The mandatory fees passengers have to pay to get out of London are now staggering. Will an extra few pounds be the straw that breaks the camel's back?

Simon Calder, The Independent | 11 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow cancels 260 flights on Sunday amidst snow chaos

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Airlines

London snowstorm pits British Airways against Heathrow airport

If it wasn't for the stranded passengers it would be fun to watch these two UK travel icons go at it over a matter that's completely out of their control.

Laura Donnelly, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow sells off Stansted airport for $2.4 billion

Kari Lundgren, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow had its busiest year ever, as Brazil, China & Russia traffic rises dramatically

The great London airport debate won't be solved by these numbers, as each side will spin these facts to their benefit: either Heathrow's delivering the goods, or it is too congested for future.

Telegraph UK | 11 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow numbers could see 22 percent decrease if passenger tax goes through

With ticket prices increasing on busy routes, any increase in passenger duty will have a big price effect on more-price-sensitive traveling families and make them switch to smaller/alternative airports.

Jamie Doward, Guardian | 11 years ago

Airlines

British Airways boss says prime minister is afraid; tells Gatwick to forget about new runway

This is some tough talk by a man who's knees deep in labor problems and consolidation issues of his own making, but it will likely force movement on the ongoing saga of Heathrow's new runway.

Gwyn Topham, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow boss says: Expand this airport or build England a new hub

Heathrow's owners have been content to let others lead the argument up to this point, but are now stepping into the debate with the presence of a parent separating the children.

Gwyn Topham, The Guardian | 11 years ago