Heathrow Airport

Main airport serving London, England, United Kingdom

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Heathrow Airport, called London Airport until 1966, and now known as London Heathrow, is the main international airport serving London, the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the six international airports in the London airport system. The airport is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings. In 2023, Heathrow was the busiest airport in Europe, the fourth-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic and the second-busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic. As of 2023, Heathrow is the airport with the most international connections in the world.

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Unusually shaped plane lands at Heathrow Airport An unusually-shaped plane has landed at London's Heathrow Airport to deliver spare parts. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow to strike from 31 August Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport go on strike from the end of the month. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2024
90,000 fall in Heathrow passengers blamed on 'devastating' new £10 travel permit Heathrow Airport has claimed it has suffered a 90,000 decline in passenger numbers on routes affected by a new £10-per-person government scheme. Sky News - Published on August 12, 2024

Katie Price arrives at court ahead of hearing Katie Price has arrived at court after being arrested at Heathrow Airport on Thursday. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2024
Katie Price arrested at Heathrow Airport after failing to attend court Katie Price has been arrested at Heathrow Airport after failing to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2024
Just Stop Oil protesters arrested at Heathrow Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested at Heathrow Airport after spraying orange paint in Terminal 5. Sky News - Published on July 30, 2024

Hottest day of year in UK recorded as temperatures top 31C Friday has been the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, with a temperature of 31.2C (88F) recorded at Heathrow Airport. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2024
Prisons watchdog describes 'worst conditions ever seen' at west London immigration detention centre Inspectors have described the "worst conditions they have ever seen in immigration detention" inside a centre near Heathrow in west London. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2024
BA flight 'struck by lightning' forced to divert A plane heading into Heathrow Airport was diverted when it was reportedly hit by lightning. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2024
Airport chaos as baggage issues described as 'disgraceful' and a 'shambles' by passengers Air passengers faced major disruption when their luggage was lost after a "technical fault" brought chaos to Heathrow Airport. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2024

British Airways to increase Delhi-Heathrow flights next summer to thrice daily IndiaTimes - Published on June 5, 2024
Virgin Atlantic announces it will resume flights to Israel Virgin Atlantic has announced it will resume flights between London Heathrow and Israel after it suspended them after the beginning of the conflict with Hamas. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024
Is flight turbulence getting worse - and what types are there? Turbulence struck a Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow on Tuesday, with one man dead and many others "launched into the ceiling". Sky News - Published on May 21, 2024	Images show inside of Singapore Airlines plane after one killed in turbulence Images have revealed damage caused to a Singapore Airlines plane after Flight SQ321 from London Heathrow was caught in turbulence. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2024
Border Force to stage more strikes at Heathrow Airport during half term More strikes have been announced by union members in Border Force at Heathrow Airport at the back end of half term. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2024	Heathrow strikes to cause 'widespread disruption': Which airlines will be affected and when? Strikes at Heathrow Airport are taking place over the next few weeks, with the first one already under way. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2024
Border Force officers to strike for four days at Heathrow Hundreds of Border Force officers will go on strike at Heathrow Airport later this month. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2024	'I guess it's an addiction': Solar eclipse chaser travels from UK to Toronto to witness spectacle for 7th time At 4am on Tuesday, Sarah Marwick's alarm went off: it was time to get her children and partner ready for their flight from Heathrow to Toronto, with a stopover in Chicago. The 3,500-mile journey.. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2024
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on runway Two planes on the runway at Heathrow Airport collided on Saturday, causing damage to their wings. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2024	Heathrow border force strikes suspended UK border force officers at Heathrow Airport will no longer go on strike next week. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2024
Wanted man, 80, arrested at Heathrow after 27 years on the run An 80-year-old man who has been on the run for 27 years has been arrested at Heathrow Airport, police said. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024	Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow hours after man hit and killed by car A murder suspect has been arrested at Heathrow Airport hours after a man was hit by a car and killed in east London. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024
Man removed from plane after row with DUP leader A man has been removed from a plane at Heathrow Airport after he was involved in a row with DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024	Planes struggle to land and flights cancelled due to stormy winds Planes were left struggling to land at Bristol Airport and several flights from Heathrow were cancelled as stormy weather hit the UK today. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023
Heathrow's largest shareholder agrees £2.4bn deal to take flight The largest shareholder in London's Heathrow Airport has agreed a £2.4bn deal to sell its entire stake to two vehicles, including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2023	Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after Heathrow Airport arrest Rapper Nines has been charged with drug offences after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023
Flight restrictions at Heathrow due to strong winds and staff shortages Strong winds and staff shortages have led to temporary flight restrictions at the UK's busiest airport. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2023	It's the hottest day of the year, but record-breaking heatwave may end soon, forecasters say Saturday is provisionally the hottest day of the year, the Met Office has said, with a high of 32.7C (91F) at Heathrow in west London. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2023
Heathrow and Gatwick airports confirm presence of RAAC Heathrow and Gatwick airports have confirmed they have locations containing the collapse-prone concrete RAAC. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2023	Heathrow issues ULEZ warning to drivers parking at airport Heathrow Airport passengers are being warned about incurring multiple ULEZ charges if they use meet and greet car parking services. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2023
Heathrow warns services will 'remain significantly disrupted' after UK air traffic control fault Heathrow Airport has said its services will "remain significantly disrupted" on Tuesday after air traffic controllers across the UK experienced a technical fault. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2023	Lionesses return from defeat in World Cup - and disappoint waiting fans by making private airport exit The Lionesses landed at Heathrow this morning after their World Cup defeat - but left waiting fans disappointed after leaving through a private exit. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2023
Heathrow passenger numbers soar as travellers flee wet weather Heathrow has said passenger numbers are almost back to pre-pandemic levels after an extra 1.3 million flyers used the airport in July. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023	Snakes, horses and frogs among millions of animals passing through Heathrow Snakes, horses and frogs are among the millions of animals passing through Heathrow Airport every year. Sky News - Published on August 10, 2023
Heathrow security staff vote for pay deal and avert summer of strike action Security staff at Heathrow Airport have called off all strikes having voted in favour of a pay deal. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2023	Heathrow strikes next weekend postponed Next weekend's security staff strikes at Heathrow have been postponed as Unite, the union, considers a pay offer. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
Heathrow strikes: What you need to know if you're going on holiday Security guards at Heathrow airport are set to strike on almost every weekend of the summer. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023	Heathrow strikes on almost every weekend over summer Security staff at Heathrow Airport have announced an escalation of strike action, with walkouts to take place nearly every weekend from mid-June to the end of August. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023
British Airways cancels dozens of flights after 'technical issue' British Airways cancelled dozens of flights in and out of Heathrow Airport on Thursday evening because of a "technical issue", leaving thousands of passengers grounded. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023	Heathrow passengers warned of possible disruption as new strike begins Heathrow travellers are being warned they could face disruption as security officers begin a new series of strikes today. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023
King turned down Heathrow Terminal 5 renaming plans 'for environmental reasons' Heathrow Airport was keen to name Terminal 5 after King Charles, according to reports. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2023	Heathrow says passenger numbers up 74% on same time last year Heathrow Airport says passenger numbers were up 74% during the first three months of the year, compared to the same period last year. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2023
1,400 Heathrow staff to strike for eight days next month - as Passport Office workers plan walkout About 1,400 security officers at Heathrow Airport will strike for eight days next month. Sky News - Published on April 19, 2023	Easter strikes at Heathrow Airport go ahead after talks fail Ten days of of strikes by security guards at Heathrow Airport start today after last-minute talks failed to resolve a pay dispute. Sky News - Published on March 31, 2023
BA to cancel 32 flights a day as strikes hit Heathrow airport British Airways has been forced to cancel flights at Heathrow's Terminal 5 over the Easter period due to strike action by security workers. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2023	Criminal network 'disrupted' after £4m worth of gold hidden in Heathrow Airport plane seized Around £4m worth of gold has been seized after being discovered in the cargo section of a plane at London's Heathrow Airport in 2019. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2023
Strike to hit Heathrow Airport over Easter as passengers warned they face 'severe delays' Security guards at Heathrow Airport are to strike over Easter in a dispute over pay, with passengers warned they face "severe delays". Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023	Heathrow Airport passenger satisfaction 'close to pre-COVID pandemic levels' Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest day since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last month, figures have shown. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023
Heathrow 'considering next steps' as airlines secure victory on passenger charges Heathrow Airport says it is "considering its next steps" after the industry regulator ruled it must cut per passenger fees it charges airlines from next year. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2023	Heathrow annual losses halve to £684m as pandemic recovery gathers speed Heathrow Airport has revealed that its annual losses almost halved in 2022 as its recovery from the COVID pandemic gathered speed despite a series of troubles, including a lack of staff. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2023