Heathrow News March, April, May, June 2012
Below we have collated all of the heathrow airport news stories from March, April, May 2012
June 2012
30.06.12 BA expects business traffic hit during London Olympics
30.06.12 Interview with BA chief executive Keith Williams
30.06.12 Government project to cut red tape looks at aviation - BATA CEO on advisory panel
30.06.12 Rival yet to take up slots for Scotland - Heathrow flights
30.06.12 Simon Calder: Terminal tangle afflicts BA at Heathrow
29.06.12 Greening: Ministers 'will stick to airport [expansion block] plans'
29.06.12 Walsh: We need a new hub airport to take place of Heathrow
29.06.12 NATS reports strong performance and pursues growth
29.06.12 Delta to offer wifi on long-haul flights
29.06.12 BA launch 'Go after the Games' sale
29.06.12 Woman forced to throw away £2,000 gold necklace by Heathrow security
28.06.12 Boris Island 'a distraction' says Walsh
28.06.12 Bmi purchase boosts BA domestic services from Winter 2012
28.06.12 Virgin to sell stake in Air Asia X
27.06.12 Walsh says 'mixed mode' flying will not solve Heathrow’s problems
27.06.12 Zac Goldsmith: Airport expansion 'the last resort'
27.06.12 BAA earnings take a hit as airlines go quiet and green
27.06.12 Heathrow cargo staff strikes called off
27.06.12 Airport delays show slight increase
26.06.12 FT: Greening “eyes four-runway hub airport”
26.06.12 Greening looks beyond 'quick fix' for airport capacity
26.06.12 Heathrow’s third runway ‘must be considered’ by government
26.06.12 Greening: Let's end this 'pub debate' over airport expansion
26.06.12 Aviation Foundation sets out four point plan
26.06.12 Traffic "significantly down" at Europe's airports
26.06.12 Heathrow third runway 'best option' for long-term growth, says new study
26.06.12 IAG CEO: Group continues to look for growth opportunities
26.06.12 BA to boycott aviation consultation if third runway not considered
26.06.12 Best of the Best in the red after loss of Heathrow sites
25.06.12 Mixed mode could add 60,000 flights and 20 million passengers a year at Heathrow
25.06.12 Airlines unite to attack Coalition over failure to get a grip on aviation policy
24.06.12 'Silver bullet' (mixed mode) could ease Heathrow capacity problems with no need for third runway
24.06.12 Guardian: We need a clear yes or no on Heathrow. Airlines can't wait for ever
24.06.12 Heathrow strikes could affect holiday passengers warns union
24.06.12 Virgin to offer in flight mobile use on Heathrow – Delhi flights from next month
23.06.12 Mixed Mode: Heathrow “set for big increase in capacity”
23.06.12 John Stewart: There is a better solution for both BAA and residents
23.06.12 Building an estuary airport close to sunken warship branded “bonkers”
23.06.12 BAA welcomes loonie bonds
22.06.12 Heathrow cargo staff announce two three-day strikes over pay starting next week
22.06.12 ETS puts ‘thousands of jobs in jeopardy’ – IAG chairman
22.06.12 BA - Iberia merger to generate synergies in excess of €500m annually
22.06.12 IAG remains 'on the lookout' for consolidation opportunities
22.06.12 IAG boss Willie Walsh reopens row with Spanish pilots
22.06.12 Air France to cut more than 5,100 jobs
22.06.12 Mobile sales now 'highest priority' for airlines, says IT giant
22.06.12 Apprenticeships scheme to train pilots
22.06.12 BA steward wins compensation over flying ban
21.06.12 Details of HS2 Spur to Heathrow announced
21.06.12 Johnson urged to drop 'Boris Island' airport plan
21.06.12 Heathrow concedes defeat to ever-growing Dubai
21.06.12 Charges over 2kg of heroin in saris at Heathrow
20.06.12 Smartphone trial to capture Heathrow flight noise
20.06.12 IAG “may struggle to market Bankia stake to rivals”
20.06.12 IATA’s Tyler lambasts EC on ETS
20.06.12 Olympic Rings unveiled at Heathrow
20.06.12 Heathrow Cargo Volume Drops 3.8 Percent
20.06.12 Qatar's Dreamliner on course for Heathrow debut in August
20.06.12 BA to add another non-stop Heathrow - Phoenix flight
19.06.12 Vince Cable: Heathrow third runway will be considered
19.06.12 Telegraph: Political timidity stops airport plans taking off
19.06.12 BA launches 'Don't fly' campaign for Olympics
19.06.12 Air Canada extends Heathrow to St. Johns service for summer 2012
18.06.12 IAG face shareholder revolt over executive pay and director appointments
18.06.12 Heathrow to install new computer system to reduce delays
18.06.12 Two protesters arrested after breaching Heathrow perimeter fence
17.06.12 Airline industry "faces grim year as gulf carriers take over the world"
17.06.12 Beijing offers "a flying lesson for Heathrow"
17.06.12 Fathers4Justice to target Heathrow today?
17.06.12 BA plane overshoots runway at Abuja Airport
17.06.12 Heathrow Hotel adds electric car charging stations
16.06.12 House of Lords say new UK Aviation Bill must protect BAA
16.06.12 Senior politicians add fuel to anti-Thames Estuary airport fight
16.06.12 Business travellers split over BMI’s demise
16.06.12 Grow Heathrow squatters fight eviction plans
16.06.12 Singapore Airlines to close Heathrow lounge for a month
16.06.12 Bond Street chocolates launched at Heathrow T4
15.06.12 Tory MPs say “We must look again at third Heathrow third runway”
15.06.12 Virgin Atlantic may add China and South America flights
15.06.12 Giant BA ad sees Jessica Ennis welcome London 2012 travellers at Heathrow
15.06.12 BMI cuts Diamond Club hotels, car hire and airport parking benefits
14.06.12 Heathrow runway back on agenda – but not before 2015
14.06.12 PMQs: Goldsmith and Cameron on Heathrow third runway
14.06.12 Pickles: No chance of third Heathrow runway
14.06.12 British Airways raising haute cuisine to new levels in airline food
13.06.12 Minister “wrong to blame Heathrow delays on unexpected passenger numbers”
13.06.12 British Airways to switch Heathrow slots from short to long haul
13.06.12 Air chiefs united in call for action on airports
13.06.12 Willie Walsh: UK government is damaging aviation industry
13.06.12 Willie Walsh expects more airline failures
13.06.12 Isleworth residents record plane noise in new EU Project
13.06.12 Heathrow Express staff get £700 Olympic pay deal
13.06.12 Airports in the UK Industry market research report updated by IBISWorld
12.06.12 IATA boss says Britain must have third runway at Heathrow or face 'withering away'
12.06.12 Euro zone crisis hits BAA airports traffic
12.06.12 More European airlines likely to go bust this year, industry body predicts
12.06.12 IAG put takeovers on hold as Euro zone crisis dents TAP appeal
12.06.12 BAA refinances London airport loans
12.06.12 Willie Walsh: Relationship with Qantas not dependent on equity (shareholding)
11.06.12 BBC asks: Heathrow Airport third runway U-turn ahead?
11.06.12 BBC debate: Heathrow Airport expansion vs Boris Island estuary plan
11.06.12 BA to revamp its fleet with wide bodied jets order
11.06.12 Zac Goldsmith 'would quit as MP over Heathrow runway'
11.06.12 SriLankan to become BA partner
10.06.12 Tories Heathrow revolt: MP warns some could leave the party
10.06.12 Fears about Heathrow queues ahead of Olympics
09.06.12 Investec upgrades IAG shares to hold
08.06.12 BA enjoys passenger traffic lift, but Eurozone worries weigh
08.06.12 British travellers avoid APD taking long haul flights via Europe
08.06.12 BA may take more 777-300ERs as it ponders ‘big-twin’ order
08.06.12 IAG facing shareholder revolt over directors plans
08.06.12 Singapore Airlines to launch fourth daily flight to Heathrow
08.06.12 New contracts for Lakesmere at Heathrow Airport
08.06.12 Man arrested at Heathrow over heroin in wedding dress
07.06.12 US calls for end of EU airline carbon tax
07.06.12 BBC news report on London 2012: Preparing for increase in air traffic
07.06.12 BA takes over seven more BMI routes
07.06.12 China Southern begins Heathrow - Guangzhou flights
06.06.12 Consultation on Thames Estuary airport to start next month
06.06.12 SAA to scrap Heathrow - Cape Town flights due to lack of demand
06.06.12 BA staff seek compensation over loss of discounts during strikes
05.06.12 NATS sell-off U-turn: Rethink over ears Germany could control of Britain's skies
05.06.12 UK politicians demand tougher EASA rules on flight duty limits
04.06.12 Airlines plan sale of Nats stake
04.06.12 Lufthansa wants to sell Sky Chefs
03.06.12 Telegraph: Chancellor should do a U-turn on Heathrow third runway
03.06.12 BAA threatens to sue the Government over third runway at Heathrow
02.06.12 Heathrow Olympics terminal ready (video)
02.06.12 Telegraph: Staff at “troubled” UK Border Agency receive £3m in bonuses
01.06.12 Aviation experts rubbish Thames estuary replacement for Heathrow
01.06.12 Branson calls for action on 'embarrassing' UK airports
01.06.12 BA demands EU 'reduce scope' of emissions trading
01.06.12 Ban on liquids should not be lifted, say airports
01.06.12 US Airways and TPG consider joint bid for American Airlines
01.06.12 All change at the top at Airbus
May 2012
31.05.12 SS Richard Montgomery wreck a 'bomb risk' to Thames Estuary airport
31.05.12 Lufthansa and Air France search for low-cost short haul flights cure
31.05.12 IATA says air passengers continue to rise as airlines struggle to make money
31.05.12 Heathrow fifth European airport to implement Airport Collaborative Decision Making
31.05.12 Airlines warned of severe rise in cost of delays
31.05.12 Heathrow rolls out red carpet for Jubilee crowds
31.05.12 BA takes over and rebrands BMI lounge at Heathrow T1
30.05.12 Tory MPs: Build third Heathrow runway for jobs and trade
30.05.12 Airports braced for Jubilee exodus - 2 million plan to flee Britain
30.05.12 NATS sell-off proposals stall
30.05.12 Malaysia Airlines joins Airbus A380 club; to use plane for Heathrow flights
30.05.12 BA parent IAG expected to bid for TAP Portugal
30.05.12 Virgin eyes daily flights to Ghana
30.05.12 BA 747 takes to the skies with 11 year old’s Jubilee design
29.05.12 Boris says Government kicking Thames Airport decision ‘in to long grass’
29.05.12 Heathrow night flights: Ministers to consider economic impact of sleep loss
29.05.12 Plan for Heathrow garden city (if Thames airport built) unveiled
29.05.12 IOC member calls Heathrow “a nightmare”
29.05.12 MP calls for direct rail link from the west to Heathrow
29.05.12 BA, Virgin and BAA back new technical colleges
28.05.12 BAA boss says Third Heathrow runway 'must be considered'
28.05.12 Branson pledges 'massive expansion' if Heathrow constraints lifted
28.05.12 Branson says Virgin 'will give BA a run for its money'
28.05.12 Ten arrested in Heathrow drug smuggling investigation
28.05.12 'Extra' border staff may not be trained
28.05.12 Heathrow Express unveils new fleet
28.05.12 Philippine Airlines "eyes flights to Heathrow"
28.05.12 Kim Kardashian posts angry tweets about BA “thefts from bags”
27.05.12 Spain's troubled Bankia set to sell down stake in BA parent IAG
26.05.12 London airports 'need extra runways', say MPs
26.05.12 Virgin Atlantic to break into short-haul market, says Branson
26.05.12 BA - Japan Airlines joint business cleared
26.05.12 Branson makes fresh attack on APD
26.05.12 Why I now back a third runway at Heathrow, by the man who turned Tories green
26.05.12 Heathrow reveal new ‘Royal runway’
26.05.12 BA row with musicians over new restrictions on cabin luggage
26.05.12 Virgin Atlantic has high hopes for revised Upper Class
25.05.12 Stansted, Heathrow, and Gatwick ‘all need extra runways’
25.05.12 Walsh: IAG’s interest in buying Portugal’s TAP 'has waned'
25.05.12 BAA boss: Each time ministers reject Heathrow runway, our European rivals say thank you
25.05.12 Walsh hits out at lack of slots for China routes
25.05.12 Locals night flight fear as Heathrow 'operational freedoms' trial extended
25.05.12 BA 'free run at Heathrow a travesty', says Virgin
25.05.12 Airlines and Airbus renew criticism Of EU Carbon Trading Scheme
25.05.12 BA celebrates Queen’s diamond jubilee with royal trip down memory lane
25.05.12 Heathrow staff pictured training to handle huge increase in baggage
25.05.12 BA pension trustees to finance major Oxford Street development
24.05.12 Boris warns Government may reconsider third Heathrow runway
24.05.12 PM seeks action on Heathrow queues
24.05.12 Heathrow delays 'risk losing trade with China'
24.05.12 Stop being so squeamish over Heathrow, business tells MPs
24.05.12 Leading banker gives reasons Thames airport won’t fly
24.05.12 MPs to meet Cameron over Thames Estuary airport plans
24.05.12 Unpaid welcome hosts to be given a regular slot at Heathrow
24.05.12 BA unveils pop-up orchestra campaign in Terminal Five
24.05.12 BA takes on projectiondesign's latest simulator projector
24.05.12 American Airlines announce initial Boeing 777-300ER schedule
24.05.12 BA champions cabin crew in new ad
23.05.12 Border Force chief doesn't 'anticipate' long Olympic queues at airports
23.05.12 Heathrow crisis: Reconsider third runway, say over half of Londoners
23.05.12 Scheduled flights get priority for Games
23.05.12 Heathrow passport wait may hit four
23.05.12 London 2012: Heathrow Airport in numbers
23.05.12 Heathrow lags behind its European rivals in routes to key emerging nations
23.05.12 Heathrow Airtrack Lite 'just as bad as old scheme for Staines'
23.05.12 "I'm on the plane!" Most Britons oppose in-flight mobile phone calls
23.05.12 Portugal picks banks for TAP sale
22.05.12 Britain's airport crisis will cost £100bn in the next 20 years, ministers are warned
22.05.12 Ministers have 'mental shutters down' on Heathrow
22.05.12 Heathrow border staff 'are ready' for Olympics demand
22.05.12 Heathrow prepared for busiest day
22.05.12 Richard Wilson sculpture to dominate Heathrow's new Terminal 2
22.05.12 Dubai to overtake Heathrow in 2020
22.05.12 BMI to end flights to Damascus
22.05.12 Chinese aircraft giant picks Paris over London for air links
22.05.12 Air Canada launch summer Heathrow - St. Johns flights
22.05.12 BA names new brand chief
21.05.12 Ministers hire filing clerks to guard borders, after 3 months training in just 3 days
21.05.12 Heathrow hits back at government in blame game over queues
21.05.12 Clerks and receptionists to man border control
21.05.12 Heathrow ‘free to lobby on third runway’
21.05.12 Qantas cut 500 maintenance jobs as high fuel costs and weak demand hit profits
21.05.12 Air France-KLM denies report on planned job cuts
21.05.12 Virgin Atlantic “happy with returns” from Ghana flights
21.05.12 Delta staff dance for charity at Heathrow
20.05.12 Support regional airports not Thames hub, Kent Council says
20.05.12 Heathrow plans to store summer’s heat to thaw frozen winter runways
20.05.12 On board Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner
19.05.12 Alternative to Heathrow is vital for London, insists Lord Foster
19.05.12 The view from Heathrow's control tower (photographs)
19.05.12 Heathrow’s neighbours urged to speak up about early morning landings
19.05.12 American Airlines celebrates 30 years of service between Dallas and London
18.05.12 You’ll get a shock if you revive Heathrow third runway, Boris warns PM
18.05.12 Baroness slams Heathrow queues
18.05.12 Virgin Atlantic installs 'recording studio' in its Heathrow Clubhouse lounge
18.05.12 BA's 'pimped-up' brand campaign followed 'turbulent decade', admits brand chief
17.05.12 'Give us solid data' on APD and Heathrow, MPs tell industry
17.05.12 Delay in releasing Government airports policy risks “aero-shambles”
17.05.12 Heathrow humbled as Olympics stars shun official Games airport
17.05.12 Heathrow ‘operational freedoms’ trial to be extended by six months
17.05.12 Home office minister says airport queues ‘no due to cuts’
17.05.12 EU airline carbon cash should help fill climate fund
17.05.12 Virgin axe Heathrow - Kenya flights blaming APD and fuel costs
17.05.12 BAA IT man set for the DWP hot seat
17.05.12 BA release image of Olympic torch plane
16.05.12 Passport queues blamed on ‘wrong type of wind’ and lack of staff
16.05.12 Video: Damian Green on Heathrow and Stansted border queues
16.05.12 Border Agency boss warns computers 'could crash again'
16.05.12 Airlines and airports back risk-based security
16.05.12 Thames estuary airport ‘would boost London for next 500 years’
16.05.12 BA outlines BMI integration plans
16.05.12 EU to make airlines pay more delayed flight compensation
16.05.12 Heathrow queue warning from London First group
16.05.12 No means no! Residents vow to block third runway at Heathrow Airport
16.05.12 Extra border staff to be hired for post-Olympics rush
16.05.12 Joan Collins tweets in fury at Theresa May over Heathrow hold-up
16.05.12 BA plans service upgrade after customer focus groups
15.05.12 BAA boss tells ministers Heathrow could be reduced to "local" airport
15.05.12 Damian Green grilled by MPs over Heathrow
15.05.12 Tory peers urge ministers to back Heathrow third runway
15.05.12 Aviation blueprint argues against Thames Estuary airport
15.05.12 Border Force denies 'relaxing' e-gates to reduce queues
15.05.12 Heathrow retains top spot as Europe’s busiest airport
15.05.12 Empey seeks guarantee on Northern Ireland’s Heathrow airline slots
15.05.12 Virgin Atlantic CEO: we'll replace BMI flights from Heathrow
15.05.12 ‘Support builds’ for new Heathrow rail route
15.05.12 Heathrow unveils new advertising campaign for 2012 Olympics
15.05.12 Heathrow CIO pledges seamless future with £1.5bn collaborative system
15.05.12 Qatar to operate Dreamliner from Heathrow from August
14.05.12 UK Border Agency Heathrow Airport child detention “degrading and disgraceful”
14.05.12 Government failure to grasp importance of aviation 'incredible'
13.05.12 MP’s seeks assurances on passport checks
13.05.12 PIA threatened with Heathrow block unless flight punctuality improves
12.05.12 Government has no idea on airports, says IAG chief Willie Walsh
12.05.12 MPs to probe immigration delays
12.05.12 US Airways in talks with IAG over American Airlines alliance strategy
12.05.12 BAA blames freight fall on slowdown
12.05.12 BA to launch flights from Heathrow to Leeds, Rotterdam and Zagreb
12.05.12 American Airlines agrees to study merger ideas
12.05.12 Boris Johnson renews call for Thames estuary airport
12.05.12 Heathrow passengers buoyed by strong travel growth to BRIC states
12.05.12 Thames Airport protesters target London mayor Boris Johnson
12.05.12 Virgin first British airline to offer in-flight mobile calls / texts / web
12.05.12 Man in court over £250,000 cocaine at Heathrow
11.05.12 BAA April passenger figures
11.05.12 Heathrow growth is finished, insists minister
11.05.12 IAG losses increase as fuel prices, weak Spain hurt
11.05.12 Transport secretary admits problems at border controls
11.05.12 Virgin adds fourth daily Heathrow - New York flight
11.05.12 IAG Expects to break even at best in 2012
11.05.12 BA steward faces jail over bomb hoax
10.05.12 Airports play down impact of Border Agency strike
10.05.12 Heathrow queues caused by 'Poor Planning'
10.05.12 Heathrow queues criticised in report
10.05.12 Inspector John Vine on 'inefficiency' at Heathrow
10.05.12 BA takes next step in BMI integration; switch BD to BA codes on 9 routes
09.05.12 Immigration minister is lying, says travel industry
09.05.12 Heathrow chaos: Travellers spend more time in line than in the air
09.05.12 American Airlines to switch domestic capacity to international routes
09.05.12 Rolls-Royce sign up Goodrich to support British Airways 787s
09.05.12 Beleaguered Border Force staff face appearance checks
09.05.12 BA celebrate new in-flight range with Best of British crew events
09.05.12 Heathrow Express announces booking capabilities through Smart Phone Apps
09.05.12 BA wins 'Best European Airline to the Middle East' award
09.05.12 How ‘green’ is your airline?
08.05.12 Heathrow CIO: New IT strategy to improve passenger experience
08.05.12 Virgin resume Heathrow – Chicago flights
08.05.12 Heathrow and LAX top airport hate lists
07.05.12 Customs checks 'drop as staff move to passport control'
07.05.12 No Border Control: UK Border chief warns of summer chaos at airports
07.05.12 Union tells members not to volunteer to solve immigration crisis
07.05.12 Heathrow offering rich passengers 'secret' backdoor queue-jumping service... for £1800
07.05.12 Heathrow-owner eyes £500m Enterprise
07.05.12 British Airways Marks 50 Years in Israel
06.05.12 Border checks on drugs and guns 'dropped' at Heathrow
06.05.12 Theresa May ordered to cut airport queues
06.05.12 Jeremy Clarkson says airport delays could be solved with 'a bit of racism'
06.05.12 IAG April Traffic up on premium travel
06.05.12 Border control delays: diary of an immigration officer
06.05.12 Labour say national security under threat from airport queue 'circus'
06.05.12 Telegraph: "Our border staff must be allowed to discriminate over which travellers they check"
05.05.12 Unions say Green is "sticking a plaster on a serious injury"
05.05.12 Heathrow border control 'hit squads' do little to tackle immigration delays
05.05.12 Union blames cuts for Heathrow queues
05.05.12 New Square Mile boss rules out Boris Island airport
04.05.12 Theresa May to ease airport passport controls
04.05.12 Heathrow queues: 'A system simply not working'
04.05.12 Damian Green: Heathrow queues 'unacceptable'
04.05.12 Heathrow airport queue time target missed
04.05.12 Heathrow to get 500 more immigration staff for Olympics
04.05.12 BA "to bring back Dublin - Heathrow route"
04.05.12 Heathrow Terminal 5 names world’s best
04.05.12 Heathrow to install biomass boiler
03.05.12 Border staff to strike next week
03.05.12 BA announce new Korea flights (first use of BMI slots)
03.05.12 Former UKBA boss criticises actions to cut queues
03.05.12 Airport border queues 'still too long' says minister
03.05.12 Olympics boss wants Heathrow fix
03.05.12 Heathrow queues: Walsh says funding is ‘a red herring’
03.05.12 Conde Nast review BA and Virgin airport lounges
03.05.12 BA cabin crew use iPads to offer in-flight travel advice
02.05.12 Passengers to pay for passport checks under Government plan to end chaos
02.05.12 UK border force staff cut by 10% according to leaked data
02.05.12 Airport delays are due to unmanned immigration desks, not heavy rain
02.05.12 Airlines don’t want to pay for more border staff
02.05.12 Border official blames queues on staff shortages
02.05.12 Walsh blasts MPs over Heathrow queues
02.05.12 Cameron tells ministers 'to grip' Heathrow queues problem
02.05.12 BA to mark 85 years of inflight meals
02.05.12 Heathrow offers world’s best airport shopping
01.05.12 Wash says airlines are ready to pay to end Heathrow delays
01.05.12 Minister says Heathrow passport delays exaggerated; blames weather
01.05.12 Heathrow waiting targets beached 107 times in two weeks
01.05.12 Border staff flown from Manchester to Heathrow to help with queues
01.05.12 Boris says Heathrow queues ‘damaging London’s reputation’
April 2012
30.04.12 Border Force tell Heathrow to stop apologising for queues
30.04.12 IAG closing in on Japan Airlines stake
30.04.12 BA ask Digby Jones to leave advisory board after joining Flybe
30.04.12 BA offers flight discount to nervous flyer course participants
30.04.12 BA.com gets homepage redesign
29.04.12 Border Force ‘ready for Olympics’
29.04.12 Border force Olympic queue busting plans revealed
29.04.12 Union blames staff cuts for airport delays
29.04.12 BA complete Olympic ‘team Heathrow’ recruitment
28.04.12 Immigration minister summoned to explain airport queues
28.04.12 More long queues at Heathrow passport control
27.04.12 Willie Walsh calls for urgent action on passport queues
27.04.12 BAA boss: network airlines not interested in Stansted and Gatwick
27.04.12 BA to resume Heathrow – Tripoli flights next week
26.04.12 IATA call for Heathrow third runway
26.04.12 IAG boss sees more airline failures
26.04.12 IAG to ‘keep out’ of American Airlines takeover battle
25.04.12 All Heathrow passport control desks to be manned for Olympics
25.04.12 BAA earnings up 15% on Heathrow growth
24.04.12 BAA boss plays down Heathrow capacity concerns
24.04.12 Walsh slams Government aviation policy and taxes
24.04.12 Olympic official complains after waiting 3 hours at Heathrow passport control
24.04.12 Dreamliner makes flying visit to Heathrow
23.04.12 Ex-UKBA boss says full passport checks will have to be abandoned
23.04.12 BA pilots commit to £10m savings to secure BMI merger
22.04.12 Heathrow terror arrest suspects bailed
21.04.12 Three arrested at Heathrow on terror charges
21.04.12 Shadow Welsh secretary wants direct Wales – Heathrow train link
20.04.12 IAG completes BMI sale; gets bmibaby and Regional too
20.04.12 Darling backs Heathrow third runway over jobs fears
20.04.12 OFT halve BA price fixing fine
20.04.12 Dubai to overtake Heathrow at world’s biggest hub airport
19.04.12 Minister rejects calls for Heathrow third runway
19.04.12 Delta launch second daily Heathrow – Atlanta flight
18.04.12 Airlines shun UK over Heathrow congestion
15.04.12 Virgin to appeal BMI sale to IAG; wants more Heathrow slots surrendered
14.04.12 Heathrow passport control waits over an hour
14.04.12 NATS say Thames hub airport in ‘very worst spot’
14.04.12 New Virgin upper class ‘dream suite’ to debut this month
13.04.12 IAG’s BMI takeover secures 1100 Heathrow jobs
12.04.12 Heathrow Olympics fears raised
12.04.12 £9m eye scan gates cost 'would have been better spent on immigration staff'
11.04.12 BAA passengers up 4%; Heathrow hits 70m for first time
11.04.12 Work starts on first BA superjumbo
11.04.12 Third daily A380 SIA Heathrow – Singapore flight to take off in June
10.04.12 Virgin welcome airport capacity increase plans; say Boris island ‘bonkers’
10.04.12 Heathrow superjumbo night flights plan
10.04.12 Iberia flights hit by pilots strike
09.04.12 Setback for RAF Northolt / Heathrow plan
09.04.12 Virgin eye BMI slots for Scottish flights
08.04.12 BA to launch codeshares with American on India routes
07.04.12 Virgin employee resigns over reports she tipped off paparazzi
07.04.12 IAG boss Walsh misses out on £1.35m bonus
07.04.12 Heathrow sniffer dogs check Kent Airport cargo air samples !
06.04.12 Airports dismiss Easter gridlock claims
06.04.12 Air traffic control companies and infrastructure funds eye NATS stake
05.04.12 Heathrow hold ‘topping out’ ceremony for Olympic terminal
05.04.12 BA launch upgraded planes and airport lounge for Newark customers
04.04.12 Airlines warn UKBA staff shortage could cause Easter airport gridlock
03.04.12 Bomb threat found on Houston – Heathrow flight
03.04.12 BA expects Easter getaway peak on Thursday
02.04.12 Walsh confirms ‘there will be redundancies’ at BMI
02.04.12 IAG in talks with Malaysian airline
02.04.12 Heathrow installs giant globes; reveals children cannot find UK on map
01.04.12 8% APD rise takes effect today
01.04.12 Airlines urge independent research on effect of APD
01.04.12 New pop up chocolate shops at Heathrow T5
March 2012
31.03.12 IAG wins EU approval for BMI takeover
31.03.12 HS2 link to Heathrow ‘to be announced in the autumn’
30.03.12 IAG’s BMI takeover ‘to win EU approval today’
30.03.12 IAG considers buying stake in Japan Airlines
29.03.12 Aer Lingus eyes BMI Heathrow slots
29.03.12 BA appoint OgilvyOne for online marketing
29.03.12 Heathrow flights more punctual
28.03.12 Heathrow braced for busy Easter getaway
28.03.12 BA Heathrow hangar ready for A380s
28.03.12 Iberia pilots announce 30 days of strikes
27.03.12 BA and AA can codeshare in India flights
27.03.12 Injured BA stewardess wins £280,000 compensation
27.03.12 BA launch holiday finder tool on website
27.03.12 Heathrow launch Easter passenger shopping ads
26.03.12 Boris vows to block Heathrow expansion
26.03.12 IAG considers buying stake in American Airlines
25.03.12 Conservatives to reconsider Heathrow expansion
25.03.12 BA plans East Africa expansion
24.03.12 Greening vows to protect UK’s hub airport status
23.03.12 IAG offers to give up more Heathrow slots in BMI deal
23.03.12 Airlines call for Olympic priority rejected
23.03.12 BA pop up Olympic in flight food restaurant a sell out
22.03.12 Budget comment suggests Heathrow expansion back on agenda?
22.03.12 Heathrow Express strikes off as dispute settled
22.03.12 BA expand summer flights schedule
21.03.12 Heathrow announce £20m Olympics strategy
21.03.12 Campaigners reject calls for Heathrow expansion
21.03.12 UK has issued less than 10% of free ETS carbon credits to airlines
21.03.12 BA launch Heston Blumenthal’s Olympic menu
20.03.12 Cameron says south east needs more airport capacity
20.03.12 Coe says there will be no Olympic airport chaos
20.03.12 Minister makes call to speed up Heathrow border queues
19.03.12 Lufthansa to close BMI if IAG sale blocked
19.03.12 BA to boost Hong Kong flights
19.03.12 Heathrow hotel completes multi-million pound refurbishment
19.03.12 Amex to open forex desks at Heathrow T5
18.03.12 Heathrow ownership could be split
18.03.12 BA boss stays Olympics ‘showcase’ will be hit by APD rise
18.03.12 Arik Air suspends Heathrow – Abuja flights
18.03.12 BA says 90% of passengers pack things they don’t use
17.03.12 Airlines fear summer chaos at UK airports
17.03.12 Branson pushes for Heathrow runway
17.03.12 Heathrow Express workers announce new strike dates
17.03.12 Heathrow temporary Olympic terminal nears completion
16.03.12 Lufthansa boss confident IAG’s BMI buy will be approved
16.03.12 Virgin to relaunch Heathrow – Mumbai flights
16.03.12 BA advertising campaign celebrates 2012 sponsorship
15.03.12 Walsh to accuse Government of ‘warm words and cold action’
15.03.12 Increasing road use ‘impacts Heathrow air quality’
15.03.12 Kingfisher plane impounded at Heathrow
14.03.12 Former Conservative environment minister backs Heathrow runway
14.03.12 BA suspend codeshare with Kingfisher
14.03.12 Heathrow hotel uses mass hypnosis to cure fear of flying !
13.03.12 BAA passengers up 2.5%
13.03.12 IAG offer ‘remedies’ to get BMI deal passed
13.03.12 Two arrested at Heathrow after flight trouble
12.03.12 Branson’s £5bn investment if Heathrow expanded offer rejected
12.03.12 Aviation leaders write to EU on ETS concerns
12.03.12 Heathrow Express strike
12.03.12 Heathrow pods win British parking award
11.03.12 Malaysia Airlines to operate first A380 from Heathrow
11.03.12 BA to boost Heathrow – Nairobi flights
10.03.12 Ryanair want OFT statement on no IAG / BMI investigation
10.03.12 Heathrow runs Olympic baggage test
10.03.12 Heathrow Express announce £16m upgrade
09.03.12 BMI problems see Lufthansa report surprise loss
09.03.12 Heathrow retail sales boom
08.03.12 Moscow to become BA’s shortest long haul route
08.03.12 Virgin open upgraded New York lounge
08.03.12 BMI run social media flights competition
07.03.12 Transport secretary reveals details for airport review
07.03.12 Transport secretary to consider ‘short term solutions’ to Heathrow capacity constraints
07.03.12 IAG passenger traffic up 3.7%; passengers down 1.4%
06.03.12 IAG purchase of BMI will not be reviewed by OFT
06.03.12 Report claims blocking Heathrow runway will cost £8.5bn; 140,000 jobs
06.03.12 Iberia face 24 strike days over next 3 months
05.03.12 Government refuse to reconsider Heathrow expansion
05.03.12 BAA could take legal action if Government refuse to consider Heathrow expansion
05.03.12 Ted Baker open pop up shop at Heathrow T5
04.03.12 Business leaders, unions and MPs make airport expansion push
04.03.12 Heathrow hotel completed 3 months ahead of schedule
04.03.12 WDF complete Heathrow duty free store refurbishment
03.03.12 Heathrow flights hit by fog
03.03.12 Wildlife status for Thames Estuary airport land
03.03.12 8 years for Heathrow drug smuggler
02.03.12 Russia could block EU flights over ETS row
02.03.12 BA to use superjumbos on New York flights
01.03.12 IAG boss questions Government’s courage to expand Heathrow
01.03.12 BA – Iberia profits up
01.03.12 LOT flight grounded at Heathrow – both pilots too old !
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