London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Website: www.heathrow.com

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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The worst UK airports in terms of delays have been revealed

28 May 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (International Airport Review)

Delays have been seen across the board at UK airports - with one in every four outbound flights delayed or cancelled. 

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Heathrow to launch first airport Ultra Low Emission Zone

24 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow proposes to launch an Ultra Low Emission Zone which would target older, more polluting cars and private hire vehicles in a bid to protect local air quality.

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Sustainability Series: How can airports reduce their plastic waste?

24 May 2019 | By Mike Winter

As plastic continues to plague the planet, large organisations are trying to reduce single-use plastics. But are airports doing their bit?

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Heathrow to launch final public consultation ahead of expansion

16 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Since the High Court dismissed the legal challenges to the expansion of Heathrow, the airport has launched a consultation to seek feedback on the expansion masterplan.

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Campaigners lose appeal against the Heathrow Airport expansion

1 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow proceeds with the once-in-a-generation expansion project as campaigners against the third runway lose their appeal following a High Court decision.

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London Heathrow witnesses its 29th consecutive month of record growth

15 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Despite Brexit uncertainty, the number of passengers passing through Heathrow continues to grow in comparison to previous years.

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Heathrow Airport has launched super-fast Wi-Fi for passengers

9 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

Passengers can now browse the web with speeds up to 100 MBPS, as the airport strives to improve the passenger experience.

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UK Aviation Minister visits Leeds Bradford as airport extension begins

8 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

UK Aviation Minister sees construction begin on a major extension at Leeds Bradford Airport, which is hoped to improve the passenger experience.

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New route launched between London Heathrow and Newquay Airport

3 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

A new route out of Cornwall Airport Newquay to London Heathrow, operated by FlyBe, will see Cornwall connected to the rest of the world with global connections out of the hub.

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London City Airport receives London Living Wage accreditation

29 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

London City Airport follows in the steps of Heathrow Airport by becoming a London Living Wage accredited employer, ensuring all employees are paid a minimum hourly wage of £10.55.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 named “World’s Best” at Skytrax Awards

28 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Terminal 5 has been voted the “passengers’ pick”, topping the list of the world’s best airport terminals at the annual Skytrax Awards.

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Disruptive passenger incidents remained steady in 2018 at UK airports

25 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Following the 'One Too Many' campaign, individual airports reported a reduction in number of disruptive passenger incidents despite growth in passenger numbers.

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Speaker’s Series: Airport IT & Security

19 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Steve Armitage, Head of Innovation and Intelligent Automation at Heathrow Airport, discusses his highlights from Airport IT & Security 2018 and what he will be looking forward to at this year’s event.

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Oman Air tops Heathrow’s ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ table

18 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport continues with its push for sustainability within the aviation industry, with a continued driving force behind its 'Fly Quiet and Green' initiative.

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Sustainability Series: What is Heathrow’s plan for the future?

15 March 2019 | By Matt Gorman | Director of Sustainability

In the second instalment of our Sustainability Series, we caught up with Matt Gorman, Sustainability and Environment Director at Heathrow Airport, to discuss the airport's carbon footprint and their plans for the future.