Heathrow Airport has been making headlines due to various incidents and developments. The airport faced criticism for introducing a £10 fee for certain transiting passengers, with concerns raised about the impact on competitiveness. Additionally, a British Airways supervisor at Heathrow is accused of orchestrating a £3 million immigration scam from his check-in desk and is currently evading authorities in India. Furthermore, there have been security breaches, such as a man boarding a Norwegian Air Shuttle plane at London Gatwick without a ticket or passport.
Heathrow Airport, located in London, United Kingdom, is one of the world's busiest international airports. Originally known as London Airport, it was renamed London Heathrow in 1966. Heathrow serves as a major hub for air travel, connecting passengers to destinations worldwide. The airport is operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings and has multiple terminals catering to millions of passengers annually. Despite facing challenges and controversies, Heathrow continues to play a significant role in global aviation and is a key gateway to the United Kingdom.
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Thai media have reported that around 30 people have been injured
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The UK’s busuest airport has attacked the need for a transit visa and the removal of tax-free shopping
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Here's what you need to know about when all the strikes are, what disruption is expected and which airlines are affected.
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Travellers, beware.
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The stake in Edinburgh Airport has been bought by VINCI Airports, which has headquarters in France
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London hub says charge for overseas travellers using UK airports puts country at competitive disadvantage
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Footage on social media shows wing of Virgin Atlantic plane overlapping wing of BA aircraft
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The PCS union has warned the dispute with the Home Office has not been resolved.
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Some UK airports are now using advanced CT scanners, meaning liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag
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Steven Hutton died at Ninewells Hospital on Sunday after being found seriously injured in a property on the city's Charleston Road the night before.
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Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union will walk out from April 11.
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Queues have already formed.
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Staff carrying out immigration controls and passport checks may walk out from 8 April, the union says.
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Airline group IAG sees profits jump as the travel industry recovers from the pandemic
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A British Airways supervisor is accused of running a
£3 million immigration scam from his check-in desk at Heathrow and is now on the run in India.
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EasyJet is set to rejoin the FTSE 100, while Heathrow reports a profit of
£38 million in 2023 and forecasts record passenger numbers for 2024.
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Heathrow CEO criticises plans for transit passengers to pay
£10 and enrol online for a permit under the new ETA scheme.
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A man boarded a Norwegian Air Shuttle plane at London Gatwick airport without a ticket or passport, but was later removed by police.
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Manchester airport scales back expansion plans after HS2 extension is scrapped, while Dublin airport faces a cap on passenger numbers.
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Craig Sturt had failed to appear before a court after being charged with obtaining services by deception, being unlawfully airside and boarding an aircraft without permission.