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
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
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
Over 144,000 tonnes – the equivalent weight of 68 London Eyes – of Christmas cargo is expected to fly through Heathrow, during the holiday season New data reveals a surge in the export of British Christmas essentials with children’s toys, Christmas tree lighting and whiskey topping Santa’s list In its third year, Heathrow’s #12ExportersofChristmas campaign… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers set to depart from Heathrow Terminal 2 over the summer holidays are in for a treat as Heathrow and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew today (16 July, 2019) unveil a unique, hand-made 12 metre squared Botanical Tapestry, depicting global flora in intricate and colourful detail. The botanical… Read the full press release
Year-round service features four flights a day, seven days a week 2019 Summer schedule opens up global connections from Heathrow Secretary of State celebrates with leading members of Cornish business community Flybe now operating 10 routes in total from Cornwall Airport Newquay LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has this weekend (Sunday… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes new services to Chengdu, the 12th Chinese route on the airport’s network New report shows £7.3 billion worth of exports went through Heathrow to China in 2018 – a 135% increase from previous year Heathrow data also reveals the value of top exports to China in 2018 – including over £100 million worth… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A 13 metre skeleton of a 155 million year old diplodocus will be exhibited from the first week of April, before being sold by the French auction house Aguttes for an expected £2 million. Heathrow will see over 4.5 million passengers travelling through the airport over Easter and Terminal 5 passengers will have the chance to step back… Read the full press release
Heathrow Terminal 5 is the “passengers’ pick”, topping list of the world’s best airport terminals at the annual Skytrax Awards Heathrow Terminal 2 also made it into the top five globally, coming in at number four ahead of Dubai’s Terminal 3 and Singapore Changi’s Terminal 4 Heathrow ranked among the world’s top 10 airports overall… Read the full press release
Unique soundtrack launched on most depressing day of the year Sound Escapes inspired by over 24 hours of audio contributions from passengers sharing holiday sounds LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow commissioned research identifying attitudes towards sounds and what people enjoy hearing in a bid to help them escape the daily grind and feel… Read the full press release
UK passengers will now enjoy a direct route to Shenzhen, dubbed China’s most innovative city and an economic powerhouse in the country Route is 11th on Heathrow’s Chinese network – which has more than doubled since the start of the year Expansion will allow for more direct connections to China, allowing for more trade between China… Read the full press release
Heathrow invites public to capture the holiday feeling by sharing their genuine Sound Escape Passengers invited to share submissions of distinctive holiday sounds The airport is collaborating with award-winning composer and sound artist Nick Ryan Sounds will be combined to create a unique, captivating and immersive soundscape LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes first direct flight to Chongqing, a Chinese economic powerhouse and popular tourist destination Route now the 10th direct Chinese connection from Heathrow, the UK’s only Hub airport and gateway to China Expansion will allow Heathrow to establish even more links to China, and compete with rival EU Hub airports LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 —… Read the full press release