British Airways British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to restart China flights British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have announced they will restart flights to mainland China. Both Airlines were forced… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 2, 2023
United Kingdom UK government announces return of the 80:20 slot rule Per new regulations published by the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for Transport (DfT), a rule enforced during the… ByRytis BeresneviciusJanuary 31, 2023
Air India Air India boosts UK capacity, launches new routes to London Gatwick Air India announced it is adding up to 17 frequencies between the UK and India. While five of… ByMiquel RosJanuary 13, 2023
Africa Uganda Airlines authorized for UK flights via intermediate airports: report Uganda Airlines has resumed plans to start services to the United Kingdom after gaining approval to operate routes… ByMichael JongaJanuary 3, 2023
British Airways British Airways faces mounting flight delays due to software issues British Airways passengers are facing long airport queues after an issue with flight planning software disrupted its transatlantic… ByRytis BeresneviciusDecember 20, 2022
Airbus Etihad to bring back four Airbus A380s serving London Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced plans to bring four of its Airbus… ByRytis BeresneviciusDecember 9, 2022
Airbus A380 Singapore Airlines A380 diverted to Frankfurt due to cabin pressure issues A Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) flight from London had to divert to Frankfurt due to issues with the… ByJean Carmela LimNovember 25, 2022
ground service London Heathrow ground handlers go on 72-hour strike over pay Around 350 ground handlers at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have begun a 72-hour strike on November 18, 2022… ByJean Carmela LimNovember 18, 2022
British Airways No passports required? BA trials biometric technology for international flights Fed up with fumbling for your passport at the airport? British Airways is trialing technology that will allow… ByVictoria BryanNovember 15, 2022
Boeing 787 Dreamliner IAG Cargo to restart direct London-Tokyo daily service as restrictions ease IAG Cargo has announced the restart of its direct daily service between London Heathrow and Tokyo Airport after… ByMichael JongaNovember 11, 2022
Airbus A380 British Airways A380 from Johannesburg diverted to Barcelona A British Airways Airbus A380 operating flight BA54 was forced to divert to Barcelona due to a medical… ByRytis BeresneviciusNovember 8, 2022
Qatar Airways World Cup fans to face flight disruption due to Heathrow workers’ strike Around 700 workers at Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom will go on a three-day strike demanding… ByGabriele PetrauskaiteNovember 4, 2022
financial results Heathrow says demand unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels for years London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport, cautioned that demand is unlikely to return to pre-COVID levels for “a… ByVictoria BryanOctober 26, 2022
Africa RwandAir to launch non-stop service between London Heathrow and Kigali RwandAir has announced that it will launch direct flights between London Heathrow and its hub in Kigali from… ByMichael JongaOctober 18, 2022
COVID-19 Heathrow warns economy, Ukraine, COVID headwinds could hit winter demand The UK’s biggest airport, London Heathrow, cautioned over travel demand this winter, saying that a tough economic backdrop,… ByVictoria BryanOctober 11, 2022
American Airlines Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor… ByJean Carmela LimOctober 7, 2022
Passenger numbers London Heathrow will lift daily passenger limitations in late October London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom has confirmed that it will remove limitations on daily passenger… ByGabriele PetrauskaiteOctober 4, 2022
British Airways British Airways and LHR make arrangements to ensure silence on Queen’s funeral United Kingdom’s flag carrier British Airways (BA) and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) have made arrangements to their flights… ByJean Carmela LimSeptember 19, 2022