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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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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London Heathrow Airport wins title of ‘most connected’ airport for second year running

12 September 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport have won for a second year in a row the title of most connected airport in the world, by world leading analysis OAG.

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London Fashion Week starts early as scouts look for new models in London Heathrow’s Terminal

6 September 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Heathrow Airport have partnered with renowned modelling agency The MiLK Collective, for London Fashion Week, with passengers given the chance to be scouted and be signed to the agency.

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Heathrow Airport hampered by strike action from Border Force over new imposed rosters

4 September 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

Border Force staff at London Heathrow Airport were on strike between August 31 and September 3, with 650 PCS members in dispute since April over lack of flexibility from new roster.

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Samurais and seizing the digital initiative

4 September 2024 | By David Elliott - Cohesive

David Elliott, Consulting Director of Aviation at Cohesive, emphasises the critical role of data in transforming airport operations to enhance efficiency, resilience and passenger experience.

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Tackling aviation’s big air traffic management challenges

26 August 2024 | By Martin Rolfe

Martin Rolfe, NATS Chief Executive Officer, gives an overview of the challenges the aviation sector faces in the midst of one of the biggest periods of change in its history.

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London Heathrow wins gold for busiest airport in Europe

13 August 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London Heathrow has topped the medal podium for the busiest airport in Europe, smashing their own record, for H1 2024.

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London Heathrow extends partnership with SITA

16 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have extended their partnership with technology provider SITA by five years.

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Heathrow launches live music stage at Terminal 5

10 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has launched their 'Heathrow Introducing' scheme in Terminal 5 to showcase local musical talent.

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ACI EUROPE reveals Best Airport Award winners for 2024

5 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

This week, ACI EUROPE declared the winners for their prestigious awards at the Gala Dinner at their event in Istanbul.

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European air connectivity lags amid rising traffic volumes

3 July 2024 | By Holly Miles

Lower air connectivity hampers wider competitiveness and cohesion — and points to new aviation reality according to ACI Europe

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Heathrow Airport on empowering the next generation’s careers in aviation

21 June 2024 | By Paula Stannett

In Issue 1, 2024, London Heathrow’s Chief People Officer, Paula Stannett, explains what the airport is doing to safeguard its workforce and ensure individual workers reach their full potential. Stannett also discusses how the airport's plan ,‘Heathrow 2.0’, will grow the local economy.

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Finnair release new schedule for the ‘Midnight Sun’ this summer

17 June 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Finnair have released a new schedule for customers to experience the natural phenomenon of the 'Midnight Sun' this summer.

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Heathrow Airport reopens Fast Track Security this summer

3 June 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have reopened Fast Track Security for departing passengers this summer, now open for booking!

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Air India introduces digital refreshment vouchers linked to boarding passes

29 May 2024 | By Holly Miles

In a first-of-its-kind move by an Indian airline, Air India has partnered with iCoupon to turn passengers' boarding passes into digital F&B vouchers during flight delays.

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Digital asset management – a passport to the best passenger experience

8 May 2024 | By Cohesive, David Elliott

What do Sydney, Heathrow, and Ezhou Huahu airports have in common? They know that creating a stand-out passenger experience relies on their vast number of assets being built and maintained using a digital, data-driven approach. David Elliott, whose career has included 18 years working in technology roles at Heathrow, Europe’s…

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