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Heathrow risks closure amidst strike action over pay dispute
Travel over the summer at the UK's only hub airport could face disruption following the news that more then 4,000 workers plan to walk out over a pay dispute.
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Heathrow Airport in London is the UK’s largest and busiest airport as well as being the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on passenger traffic.
Located in the west of the city, in the London borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow hosts two runways and four operational terminal buildings. It is the primary hub for British Airways and the main operating base of Virgin Atlantic.
Approximately 80 airlines fly from London Heathrow, taking passengers to over 180 destinations around the world.
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Jobs at risk if UK air transport competitiveness is not safeguarded
IATA has warned that up to 120,000 jobs supported by air transport could be at risk from an erosion of UK air transport competitiveness.
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LJLA awarded the UK’s only 5-star airport rating for flight punctuality
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) beats all other UK airports with the only 5-star on-time performance and punctuality in the UK.
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GUIDE TO… Biometrics: Seamless-travel instigator or cyber-security worry?
Many believe biometric technology holds the key to seamless travel and can offer quicker, safer and more enjoyable experiences throughout an airport. Despite this, there are doubts surrounding cyber-security risks, and a wariness to part with personal identification data. Where do you stand?
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New long-haul route from Heathrow to Zhengzhou takes off
Heathrow has launched its first direct flight to one of China’s eight Ancient Capital cities, Zhengzhou, the airport's 13th direct connection to China.
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Top five airport trends to boost airport aeronautical revenues
As capacity continues to rise, airports are focusing upon how they can manage their revenues in the most efficient way, to improve cash flow.
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Pro-active accessibility ensures the same experience for everyone
It is the aim of an airport to ease the journey and ensure it is a positive experience for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility or additional needs. Although the intention is the same, how airports are approaching this varies.
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Heathrow launches consultation on expansion plans
The proposed expansion at Heathrow will see the M25 diverted and redirected through a tunnel to make way for the development of the third runway at the airport.
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Sustainability Series: Heathrow becomes world’s first sustainable fish airport
Ethical retail is just as vital to airport sustainability as other terminal ops, but have you ever thought about how produce for the food and beverage outlets is sourced? Heathrow have...
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Heathrow Airport gets caught in the middle of Tory leadership battle
Boris Johnson previously described the Heathrow expansion as "barbarically contemptuous of the rights of the population", but recently seems to have changed his mind.
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Heathrow Airport sees 31st consecutive month of growth in May
In May alone Heathrow witnessed nearly seven million passengers pass through its doors, the 31st consecutive month of growth. But can this continue?
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Heathrow becomes first UK airport to invest in CT security equipment
An investment of over £50 million could see passengers keeping their liquids and laptops inside their cabin baggage when passing through security.
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Mitigating the critical risks of airport privatisation
Dr. Féthi Chebil, Airport PPP Expert, details how the relentless air traffic growth, which shows no sign of lessening, will cause many new countries to open up their airports for private investments. However, this brings with it a multitude of risks.
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Extinction Rebellion threatens 10-day protest at Heathrow
Extinction Rebellion plan to hold a protest at London Heathrow on 1 July for 10 days "in recognition of the genocidal impact of high carbon activities".
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The worst UK airports in terms of delays have been revealed
Delays have been seen across the board at UK airports - with one in every four outbound flights delayed or cancelled.
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