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Heathrow Surprises Passengers with Live Choir Performances and Multilingual Holiday Greetings

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A live choir surprised passengers in Heathrow Terminal 5 yesterday with festive carols and holiday greetings in the languages of Heathrow’s top travel destinations  Northants Sings Out choir, finalists on Britain’s Got Talent this year, will be performing at Heathrow throughout December  Passengers can request personalised songs and greetings to surprise loved ones arriving at… Read the full press release

Heathrow Expands Winter Travel Routes with New Destinations from Arctic Adventures to Asian Escapes

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As the clocks go back and the season changes, Heathrow announces nine new airline routes and expanded services for passengers  Those looking for winter sun or a festive break can choose from a range of destinations including Tromsø, Sälen, and Delhi  The new and additional routes enhance Heathrow’s status as ‘most connected airport in the world’,… Read the full press release

Heathrow Unveils Six New Summer Routes, Enhancing Travel Options for Passengers

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As the season changes, Heathrow is delighted to announce 6 new airline routes available to passengers this summer  As of 31 March, our summer season kicks off and passengers will have more options than ever to soak up some sun away from home. The new airline routes are Abu Dhabi, Kos, Izmir, Bangalore, Barcelona and… Read the full press release

British Airways Pioneers Green Ground Operations with Heathrow Investment

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More than 90% of British Airways’ vehicles and ground equipment at Heathrow are now zero emissions when being used or driven, hybrids or are operating on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel  More than 750 pieces of equipment, ranging from aircraft de-icing vehicles to baggage loading equipment, are now powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)  The… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s ‘Fly Up’ Breakfast Raises Awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Heathrow partners with Heston Blumenthal’s Perfectionists’ Cafe to create a special new full English Biofuel breakfast launched to increase understanding of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) SAF is single biggest driver to help Heathrow reach Net Zero by 2050 Only 14 per cent of travellers have heard of SAF Heathrow calls on government to mandate SAF… Read the full press release

Doctor Who’s Dalek Surprise Delights British Airways Travelers at Heathrow

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(IN SHORT) British Airways passengers were treated to an unexpected encounter with a Dalek, a famous antagonist from the TV series “Doctor Who,” at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The Dalek was spotted in both the Arrivals hall and Departures, leading to confusion among travelers as it checked in for a flight to the fictional… Read the full press release

Heathrow Introduces 11 New Winter Routes, Including Direct Flights to Peru and Expanding Ski Destinations

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As the season changes, Heathrow is delighted to announce 11 new airline routes available to our passengers this winter As of 29 October, passengers can enjoy multiple new routes and seek some much-needed winter sun, or a festive city break As the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow is delighted to reclaim the crown as “the most… Read the full press release

British Airways Completes Lounge Refresh at Heathrow Terminal 5, Enhancing Passenger Experience

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British Airways has completed the final phase of its lounge refresh at London Heathrow Terminal 5B, introducing a new servery area, deli station, updated furniture and a quiet zone The refresh follows the opening of an exclusive Whispering Angel bar earlier in the summer in the T5B lounge as well as improvements rolled out across its First… Read the full press release

New CEO Thomas Woldbye Takes Charge at Heathrow, Focused on Service, Sustainability, and Growth

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Thomas Woldbye has officially taken over as Heathrow CEO   His arrival marks a new chapter for Heathrow that will push innovation in passenger service, sustainability and growth at the airport over the next decade He is spending his first day meeting colleagues across the airport seeing first-hand what goes into making Britain’s hub one… Read the full press release

Heathrow Celebrates 25th Annual Business Summit, Inviting Local SMEs to Join Its Supply Chain

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Heathrow’s Business Summit marks 25 years of helping local businesses to join the airport’s supply chain Companies are invited to join this year’s event and meet with airport bosses and Heathrow supply chain partners at the Heathrow Raddison Hotel, Bath Road on Thursday 16 November Register for free attendance at: https://heathrowbusinesssummit.com/ London, UK, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Heathrow Introduces Pre-Bookable Security Slots for Passenger Convenience

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Heathrow launching 6-month trial for passengers to pre-book a slot at security giving them extra peace of mind when travelling The trial will initially open to passengers in Terminal 3 travelling with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic – with more airlines added during the trial Findings from the trial will inform… Read the full press release

Heathrow Reports Strong Start to 2023 Summer Season, Welcoming 37 Million Passengers and Expanding Global Connectivity

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London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record. We are giving great passenger service, with almost all passengers waiting less than five minutes at security… Read the full press release

Heathrow Partners with Mr. Men Little Miss to Launch Interactive Mobile Game for Young Travellers

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London, UK, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has partnered with Mr. Men Little Miss to create a mobile game to entertain young travellers at the airport over the summer holiday period. The game features Mr. Adventure and Little Miss Explorer, characters created exclusively for Heathrow. It can be easily accessed by scanning a… Read the full press release

Mitie wins contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport

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Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport Sustainability is at the heart of the contract with Mitie embracing the circular economy to support the decarbonisation of waste management This contract builds on Mitie’s expertise in managing waste in the aviation sector, with similar contracts also being held… Read the full press release

Qantas unveils $100m plan to revolutionize lounge experience with new flagship lounge at Heathrow

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will significantly enhance its network of lounges in Australia and overseas, elevating the pre-flight and transit travel experience for customers to a new level of luxury at key destinations. The $100-million investment features four brand new lounges, including a new flagship First Lounge at London’s Heathrow… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Scheme Triples Use in 2023, Making Airport a Major User of Greener Jet Fuel

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Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut carbon emissions Team Heathrow on track to be one of world’s largest SAF users in push to get to at least 10% usage by 2030 £38m fund incentivising airlines to make the switch and power their aircraft in part… Read the full press release

Heathrow Launches New Giving Back Program to Benefit Local Community

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Heathrow unveils new Giving Back Programme with a commitment to help one million local people by the end of the decade The new programme includes £6.5 million of funding to local charities and community groups by 2030 Environmental initiatives, access to employment and skill development for young people also form the new range of projects… Read the full press release

Heathrow ready to welcome millions of passengers heading off for the holidays

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London, UK, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 5.6m people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9m in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of 2019 levels. We expect December will be busy and are looking forward to welcoming people heading off for their… Read the full press release

Heathrow to kick off the holiday season by giving away 10,000 Christmas gifts

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Here to Helpers enlisted to assist passengers and spread festive cheer  Over 3 million people to travel through Heathrow over Christmas fortnight  10,000 presents include flights, lounge access, perfume and champagne from airport shops, bars and restaurants  London, UK, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has enlisted hundreds of ‘Little Here to Helpers’ to… Read the full press release

Heathrow to donate life-saving defibrillators to local community groups, charities and small organisations

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London, UK, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is giving away defibrillators to local community groups, charities and small organisations around the airport. The life-saving devices are looking for a new home and are free of charge to any local community group that could benefit from one in the neighbouring area. The airport has recently… Read the full press release

Heathrow to extend existing capacity limits through the end of the summer season

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After consultation with airlines, capacity limits at Heathrow will be extended at the same level to 29 October to support more reliable and resilient passenger journeys Since the cap was introduced, passenger journeys have improved with fewer last-minute cancellations, better punctuality and shorter wait times for bags Airline and wider airport partners could see the… Read the full press release

Heathrow Terminal 4 to reopen to travellers for the first time in over 2 years on 14 June

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Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers for the first time in two years on 14 June New starters and infrastructure have been brought in for the summer peak Heathrow mobilises ‘Here to Help’ to help passengers on their journeys London, UK, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 June Terminal 4 will reopen to… Read the full press release

Mitie and Bristol Airport renew baggage screening contract

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Mitie has renewed its baggage screening contract with Bristol Airport for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, following a competitive retender process The new contract, worth £1 million a year, builds on Mitie’s experience delivering services for the airport for over 20 years London, UK, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Face coverings at Heathrow no longer mandated from Wednesday 16 March

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From Wednesday 16 March, face coverings at Heathrow will no longer be mandated in Heathrow terminals, rail stations or office buildings British Airways and Virgin Atlantic welcomed the move, signalling they will be revising their onboard face covering policies as well Change in policy comes amid continued success of the vaccination programme and as society… Read the full press release

British Airways adds Nuremberg to its Heathrow short-haul network

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (2 February 2022) announced that it will be introducing a new destination to its Heathrow short-haul network, Nuremberg, located in Bavaria, Germany. Flights to this European city will initially operate four times a week from March 27. The schedule will then increase to… Read the full press release

Travel Trends 2022 – WUNDERMAN THOMPSON PREDICTS 100 TRENDS THAT WILL DEFINE 2022

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Wunderman Thompson today launches the 8th edition of The Future 100: 2022, their annual essential trend almanac offering a snapshot of the year ahead and the most compelling trends to keep on the radar. London, UK 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Future 100: 2022 from Wunderman Thompson’s futurism, research and innovation unit, Wunderman… Read the full press release

Heathrow gives away 2,000 free flu jab vouchers to local residents

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London, UK, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is offering local residents the chance to get their all-important winter flu jabs for free. This season it’s more important than ever for people to look after themselves and their loved ones, and the public are being encouraged to take the seasonal flu vaccine, as well… Read the full press release

Heathrow reopens Terminal 4 as a dedicated arrivals facility for red list countries

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Heathrow rapidly reopens Terminal 4 as a dedicated arrivals facility for red list countries from 1500 on Wednesday 01 December. In response to risk of Omicron variant, the airport will maintain stringent anti-viral measures, designed to protect passengers and colleagues and reduce the risk of transmission PCR tests available on arrival to simplify new testing… Read the full press release

British Airways starts first US transatlantic flight from Gatwick to Tampa, Florida

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British Airways’ first US transatlantic flight from Gatwick since the start of the pandemic takes off to Tampa, followed by Orlando British Airways will operate to more US airports than any other transatlantic carrier The airline is also set to add Dallas to its A380 route network at Heathrow from March 27, 2022 London, UK, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Heathrow to introduce a Terminal Drop-Off Charge across all terminal forecourts from 1st November

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Heathrow is the last major UK airport to introduce such a charge, with similar drop-off charges in place at the other 9 largest UK airports The £5 fee – initially proposed last year – will be managed using Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems similar to those used for the London Congestion Charge and Dart Charge… Read the full press release