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Heathrow prepares third-runway blueprint for Labour amid record passenger numbers

UK’s biggest airport served almost 40m passengers in first half of 2024, straining its system ‘to the maximum’

The Guardian - UK

The Prince and Princess of Wales use this 'secret' airport suite when they fly

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Heathrow boss: "Third runway is still part of the strategy" as passenger traffic booms

An all time record 268,000 passengers passed though the west London airport on 30 June.

Evening Standard

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Airports boom during busy half-term as Brits seek sun

THE economy might be steady at best, but airports are booming as people look to get out of the UK, at least on holiday.

Evening Standard

Who are the 120 business leaders backing Labour?

The list includes former CEOs from Aston Martin and Heathrow

Evening Standard

London airport: Heathrow speeding up review of 3rd runway plans after strong post-Covid bounce back

Airport chiefs upgraded the forecast of the number of passengers expected to use Heathrow this year from 81.5 million to a record 82.4 million

Evening Standard

Heathrow expects summer holiday season to be ‘busiest on record’

Passengers numbers this year predicted to hit 82.4m but airport’s future uncertain, with proposed £6bn sale in doubt

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Heathrow Airport workers to strike for seven days in May

Around 800 workers will walk out in row over outsourcing, says union

Evening Standard

Heathrow urges government to scrap £10 fee for transit passengers

London hub says charge for overseas travellers using UK airports puts country at competitive disadvantage

The Guardian - UK

Liquid restrictions at UK airports to remain in place until June 2025

Travellers will have to wait another year for 100ml limit to be lifted after government extends deadline for new scanners

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow returns to profit with record passenger numbers forecast for 2024

Airport announces pre-tax profit of £38m for 2023 and new boss says third runway remains ‘part of our strategy’

The Guardian - UK

UK airports’ scanner delays mean 100ml liquid limit will remain

Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted miss deadline, meaning ban will continue there this summer

The Guardian - UK

Concerns raised over potential for increased number of Heathrow flights passing over Richmond Park

City Hall's Lib Dem leader Caroline Pidgeon believes increased flights could worsen noise pollution for residents and damage biodiversity

Evening Standard

Heathrow’s third runway expansion in the hands of private sector, minister says

The project has been delayed by legal challenges and the pandemic

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Heathrow Airport starts new trial to allow passengers to fast-track security

Heathrow Airport bosses said the new trial will give people ‘peace of mind’ when travelling

The Independent UK

Raac concrete found at Heathrow and Gatwick airports

Aviation authorities are carrying out checks on the collapse-prone building material

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow airport halves losses but warns of cost of living impact on travel

Passenger numbers in first half up 42% on a year earlier but still down on pre-pandemic levels

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow appoints Copenhagen airport boss as new CEO

Thomas Woldbye will take over from John Holland-Kaye in October, tasked with repairing relations with airlines

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The Independent UK

Strikes by Heathrow security guards postponed after improved pay offer

Union members may still strike for 29 days over the summer if the latest pay deal is rejected

Wales Online

Airport strikes postponed after new pay deal offered

Two days of strikes had been planned this month at Heathrow but union Unite said a new offer had come in

Evening Standard

When are Heathrow Airport staff striking? Workers call off first summer walkout

Staff have cancelled the industrial action planned for the June 24 and 25

The Independent UK

Heathrow security guards announce fresh strikes over pay

The Unite union said more than 2,000 of its members will walk out for 31 days from June 24.

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow security staff to strike on almost every weekend this summer

More than 2,000 workers at London hub will strike for 31 days from June to August in row over pay

Insider UK

New business group launched to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote

The British Chambers of Commerce has managed to get the likes of BP, Heathrow and Drax onboard as founding members

Bangkok Post

Airlines bask in sky-high fares while airports stay stuck

Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds suffered during the travel lockdowns of Covid-19. But as the industry takes off, airports say they’ve been forgotten at the gate.

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