Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’ Exclusive: Campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be ‘shaken to pieces’ by vibrations The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic leads airlines shredding Government's case for third runway at Heathrow ‘Heathrow is already the most expensive airport in the world for airlines to use, and expansion risks driving charges up to the point where the hub becomes unaffordable,’ British Airways’ parent company IAG added Evening Standard · Aug 19
Plane forced to emergency land at London Heathrow after toilet leaks into cabin The flight was diverted a second time to New York after crew reached their working limit Evening Standard · Aug 18
Gatwick claims Heathrow’s third runway plans leave local households out of pocket ‘The comparison isn’t like-for-like’, a Heathrow spokesperson countered The Independent UK · Aug 18
All Sadiq Khan's objections to Heathrow third runway as London mayor slams Government case Ministers are currently reviewing development proposals to install a third runway at the West London site, amid opposition from local and environmental campaigners Evening Standard · Aug 18
Sadiq Khan slams Heathrow runway plan after noise reduction spending cut The airport’s proposed spending on noise reduction has been severly cut from £241 million to just £52 million Evening Standard · Aug 16
Heathrow warns ‘do not drive’ as flooding causes disruption at airport IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 15
Heathrow overtaken as world’s busiest airport South Korea’s Incheon Airport’s surge in popularity is partly due to the US-Iran conflict The Independent UK · Aug 13
South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
Heathrow says need for expansion clear as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport Air transport hub in west London reports 7.86m passengers in July, compared with 8.15m for Istanbul’s new airport away from the city The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport The west London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July, whereas its Turkish rival recorded 8.15 million. Evening Standard · Aug 11
London Heathrow records its busiest day of the year so far The West London airport said 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July The Independent UK · Aug 11
M25 latest LIVE: Warehouse fire shuts motorway in both directions amid fears of 'explosions' Lanes are reopened with speed limits after closure between J22 (St Albans) and J21A Evening Standard · Aug 10
Evening Standard · Aug 9 Shocking moment BA flight attendant holds back drunk passenger before he is arrested at Heathrow Shocking footage shows a female flight attendant stepping in to hold back a drunken passenger as tensions escalated
International Business Times UK · Aug 6 Heathrow Travel Chaos as Grass Fire Forces Runway Closure and Delays Flights at UK's Busiest Airport A grass fire near Heathrow's southern runway caused temporary closure, leading to flight delays and operational disruptions. The fire was quickly contained, and normal operations resumed shortly after.
Evening Standard · Aug 6 Grassfire closes Heathrow runway as flights hit by delays Footage on social media appears to show smoke rising over the runway at Heathrow
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Heathrow airport fire: What we know as runway closed and flights delayed IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Fire at Heathrow airport leads to runway closure and travel delays Smoke seen rising from grass outside a terminal
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 Heathrow Pilot Reports 'Definite Risk of Collision' as UFO Drone Buzzes Jet Close Enough To See Props Recent drone sightings at Heathrow and Gatwick airports highlight ongoing safety concerns, with investigators noting a significant risk of collision in one incident.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Ticket prices to rise as Heathrow cleared to recoup £320m runway costs IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Heathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costs Civil Aviation Authority says airport can recoup £320m through higher airline charges, which are usually passed on to travellers
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Young Engineer Who Joined Virgin Atlantic to 'Develop Skills' Dies Weeks After Machinery Accident at Heathrow A 23-year-old Virgin Atlantic engineer died after a machinery accident at Heathrow. The incident has sparked a joint investigation by the Metropolitan Police and Health and Safety Executive.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper shows
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London? Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people