BBC returns with ‘behind the scenes’ Heathrow documentary
In a tilt to the original and hugely popular Airport series, the BBC has returned to the airwaves with a new behind the scenes...
A post-Covid Caribbean sojourn
Location, location, location - it’s the property agent’s mantra. But can apply equally to the tourist industry.
It poses the question - exactly how many...
Omicron brings huge drop in Heathrow passenger numbers
The full impact of the Omicron variant on the aviation industry is laid bare as new figures from Heathrow reveal a huge drop in...
Virgin Atlantic heads to Austin, Texas
A sign that aviation is starting to open up - Virgin Atlantic has announced a new service between Heathrow and Austin, Texas.
The four times...
The Brits are back – British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the way as...
Flights between the UK and the USA began today after the borders re-opened Stateside, allowing vaccinated passengers to travel once again across the Atlantic.
British...
Arrival hall problems largely ironed out
Ongoing fears about huge delays in the immigration hall seem now to have been resolved - if our experience is anything to go by.
We...
Romanian low cost carrier Blue Air adds Heathrow-Nice route
Good news for travellers to the French Riviera, Blue Air plans a four-times weekly service operating on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from September...
Covid restrictions remain despite national relaxation
Virtually all Covid restrictions are to be maintained at Heathrow – despite next week’s relaxation of national rules.
Mask wearing will continue to compulsory indoors...
Virgin Atlantic boosts Caribbean routes
In a continuing sign of the improvement to air services, Virgin Atlantic is bringing forward the resumption of selected flights to the Caribbean. It...
Heathrow welcomes “significant” easing of travel restrictions
A significant relaxation of travel restrictions is expected to bring an important boost to Heathrow and has been immediately welcomed by the aviation industry.
Fully...
From the past...
Boris Johnson with Olympic flag – 2008
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, returns from the 2008 Beijing games with the olympic flag ready to host London 2012.
The Mayor descended the steps...
Nelson Mandela on tarmac at Heathrow – 1998
The ever-charming Nelson Mandela flies into London with his new fiancee Graca Machel. A regular visitor to the UK, the South African President stood...
Royal footman carries corgi at Heathrow – 1998
A royal footman carries the Queen Mother’s corgi at Heathrow as she prepares to fly on a Queens Flight aircraft to Scotland for her...
Chelsea UEFA Champions League winners – 2012
Frank Lampard and John Terry proudly carry the UEFA Champions League trophy through Heathrow after the final in Germany against Bayern Munich. It was...
Singer Prince at Heathrow – 2006
Looking the picture of sartorial elegance, Prince arrives at Heathrow ready for an appearance at the Brit awards. Momentarily distracted by an incident to...
Sir Richard Branson with Kate Moss – 2009
Posing on the wing of Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet at Heathrow, Sir Richard Branson is joined by supermodel Kate Moss, who was dressed in...
Shirley Bassey heads to Oscars – 2013
One the all-time greats of showbiz. Shirley Bassey, arrives at Heathrow's Terminal 5 from her home in Monaco ready for an appearance at the...
Olympic luggage challenges – 2012
As the major gateway for the London 2012 games, Heathrow faced significant challenges in handling some of the unusual equipment needed by the participants....
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