Heathrow Airport reported a 1.2% year-on-year decrease in passenger numbers for May, despite experiencing a record day for the month, with 7.1 million passengers passing through its terminals.
Heathrow’s potential expansion could result in the destruction of the village of Longford but its residents have another more pressing concern, as Dan Haygarth finds out
Bodycam footage captured the moment a woman was arrested at Heathrow Airport for the murder of her stepdaughter, an unsolved case dating back almost 50 years.
Shareholders gathered at the Sofitel Hotel near Heathrow on Tuesday to challenge Shell's board regarding its ongoing investments in oil and gas, despite plans for a long-term decline in fossil fuel demand.
The aviation watchdog is currently considering new rules for Heathrow Airport in anticipation of its possible expansion, with a rival potentially leading the development.
A British female tourist was found dead in the swimming pool of a tourist villa in Zakynthos, Greece. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
London's Heathrow Airport is overloaded, but there are many objections to its expansion, including concerns from some airlines about higher fees. The proposed expansion is estimated to cost £50 billion.
China's state-backed wealth fund, China Investment Corporation (CIC), is reportedly considering selling its 10% stake in London's Heathrow Airport due to concerns over the costs associated with a potential third runway.
Virgin Atlantic has inaugurated its first route to South Korea, offering a daily nonstop service between Incheon International Airport and Heathrow Airport, anticipating a surge in Korean demand.
American rapper Kanye West is not the only celebrity to have been banned from entering the United Kingdom. The article notes that Snoop Dogg was also famously denied entry in 2006 following an incident at London's Heathrow Airport.
Heathrow Airport has issued a warning that the costs associated with its proposed third runway project could escalate into an HS2-style spiral, prompting a proposal to establish an oversight panel to manage the project's budget.
A woman died shortly after takeoff on a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to Heathrow, with passengers spending 13 hours on the plane alongside her body as the pilots continued the journey.
The vote was 219 to 212, largely along party lines, in the House, where Mr. Trump’s fellow Republicans control a narrow majority of seats; two Republicans voted in favor of the resolution and four…
An elderly Indian-origin couple reported losing £2,500 in a fake flight ticket scam at Heathrow Airport, expressing confusion over how scammers obtained their contact information.
The chief executive of Heathrow Airport stated that Istanbul Airport is expected to surpass Heathrow as Europe's busiest aviation hub within the next year or two.
Opponents argue that expanding Heathrow, already the UK's most indebted piece of infrastructure, with a third runway is illogical given its financial state.
Heathrow's chief executive stated that Istanbul Airport is expected to surpass Heathrow as Europe's busiest hub this year or next, using this projection to reinforce the case for building a new runway at the London airport.
A shorter third runway at Heathrow Airport is being proposed as a better alternative than no expansion at all, urging the UK airport and its airlines to compromise on development plans.
All train services to and from Heathrow Airport were suspended, causing significant disruption for travelers. The cause of the halt was not immediately specified.
An unprecedented heatwave swept across Europe, particularly affecting the UK, Ireland, France, and Spain, with temperatures reaching record highs for May. Numerous weather stations reported temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, breaking 80-year-old records in some areas.
A technical issue with the baggage system at Heathrow Airport has left approximately 20,000 bags stranded, causing significant disruption for travelers. This marks the fifth such incident at the airport since January, prompting an apology from British Airways.
British Airways is reportedly seeking up to £10 million in financial redress from Heathrow Airport following a series of baggage system breakdowns, which included the loss of 20,000 bags last weekend.
The aviation watchdog is evaluating new regulations for Heathrow Airport in anticipation of its potential expansion, suggesting a rival could lead the development.
London's Heathrow Airport is facing significant disruptions, with thousands of passengers experiencing massive queues and baggage wait times of up to three hours after landing.
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London Heathrow Airport reported a notable dip in passenger numbers, attributing the decline to reduced demand for international travel, particularly to the Middle East, due to ongoing regional conflicts. The airport saw a 5.3% decrease in traffic.
Heathrow Airport's new chair has initiated talks with major airlines, including BA owner and Virgin, and a billionaire local landowner to resolve disputes concerning costs and service issues that could potentially delay the construction of a third runway.
Heathrow Airport has issued a warning that its passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted by 'significant uncertainty in the Middle East' due to the ongoing conflict.
The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a draft decision allowing Heathrow Airport to increase ticket prices, a move intended to help fund its controversial third runway expansion project despite criticism from airlines.
London's Heathrow Airport has seen a 10% increase in rerouted transit passengers, with Mideast routes dropping by half while Asia and Africa traffic rises, as a result of war diverting global flights and spiking jet fuel prices.
Europe is experiencing fuel shortages, with Italy already affected and France potentially next, leading Ryanair to consider flight cancellations. Deliveries to London's Heathrow Airport are also reportedly at risk.
The UK aviation regulator has partially rejected Heathrow Airport's proposals to significantly raise landing fees, which the airport intended to use to fund a multi-billion pound upgrade.
Lithuania is actively discussing a new flight route to London Heathrow Airport, following LOT Polish Airlines' decision to discontinue flights between Vilnius and London City Airport from the end of March.
A 60-year-old woman died an hour into a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to Heathrow, and her body was subsequently stored in the plane's heated galley, leading to a 'bad smell' upon arrival.
Heathrow Airport is undertaking a massive $65 billion investment, a move described as a significant bet against historical trends or previous challenges.
Sarah and Ed Short, who travelled almost 300 miles across the Middle East to board a flight back to the UK, said their children feared they had been arrested when they couldn’t contact them during…
Thomas Woldbye says major funding model decisions need to be taken if the airport is to meet government timetable
Heathrow has reported falling profits and a squeeze on passenger growth, as its boss s
Heathrow Airport reported a significant drop in its annual pre-tax profits for 2025, falling by over a third to £575 million from £917 million in 2024.
Netcompany has been contracted to provide a new digital platform for Heathrow Airport, similar to the systems already in use at Copenhagen and Munich airports.
The company behind Heathrow's pod taxi system, which had previously supported a similar project in Mumbai, has reportedly withdrawn its involvement from the Indian venture.
Heathrow Airport is experiencing major travel disruption with no train services to Terminals 2 and 3 due to a signal failure caused by flooding from a burst pipe.
The UK experienced its hottest May day on record, with temperatures exceeding 33°C, as an unprecedented heatwave swept across Europe, leading to warnings of temperatures potentially reaching 40°C in some regions.
Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest, has collaborated with Salesforce to develop an AI customer service agent named Hallie. This AI assistant handles traveler inquiries via WhatsApp, aiming to reduce the volume of phone calls.
The UK regulator has mandated that Heathrow Airport must allow rival companies to bid for the construction of its third runway. This decision aims to reduce costs associated with the airport's expansion project.
Heathrow Airport reported a 5% drop in passenger numbers in April, attributing the decline to the Iran war which significantly disrupted travel plans, particularly from the Middle East.
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Newark, New Jersey, was forced to make an unexpected landing at Heathrow Airport in London due to a fire that broke out in an electrical outlet.
Delta Air Lines flight DL-59, en route from London Heathrow to Boston Logan, was diverted to Dublin Airport after the crew reported an engine issue over the North Atlantic.
The proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport is at risk if UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, a key proponent, is removed from her position following the May elections.
Columnist Tim Dowling shares his personal account of grappling with knots and man overboard drills while learning to sail a rigid inflatable boat on a reservoir near Heathrow in challenging weather conditions.
Air Peace has confirmed its plans to begin direct flights to London from Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport this summer, offering routes to both Gatwick and Heathrow.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has rejected Heathrow Airport's £10 billion spending plan, stating that average charges per passenger should remain broadly flat over the next five years.
Kenya Airways announced a pre-tax loss of 17.93 billion shillings ($138.30 million) in 2025 due to lower revenue, with plans to boost performance by adding an extra aircraft to its London Heathrow route in July.
Windsor MP Jack Rankin has voiced concerns regarding transport infrastructure for the proposed Heathrow expansion and expressed support for the development of a western rail link to the airport.
Heathrow Airport experienced its busiest February on record, with 5.8 million passengers traveling through its terminals last month, largely attributed to a 'bumper half-term' period.
Malaysia Airlines has announced additional flights on its Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur to Paris routes from March 6 to 8, in response to ongoing travel disruptions.
Spanish construction giant Ferrovial reported an 88% decrease in profit, primarily due to capital gains from Heathrow a year prior, but saw an 8% increase in revenue. The company plans to focus on Nor
Heathrow's chief, Thomas Woldbye, stated that the proposed third runway would add £15 to the cost per passenger, as the airport awaits a crucial regulatory decision.
Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest, has chosen Netcompany as its primary digital operations partner to drive its ambitious digital transformation and enhance passenger experience.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye stated that the airport is not crowded but experiences issues with people walking in the 'wrong place,' noting that Europeans and Brits often 'crash into each other' due to different walking sides.