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Heathrow workers to carry Olympic torch

On March 26, 2012

Two members of Heathrow airport staff have been selected as torch bearers for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Gobinder Dhesi, a Service team leader in Security and Elaine Hart, from BAA’s Tax and Insurance department, were chosen to carry the Olympic Flame in the Torch Relay.

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Virgin heads to the canadian west

On March 16, 2012

Virgin Atlantic is to launch a new route from Heathrow to the Canadian city of Vancouver later this spring.

The new service will commence on 24th May 2012 and will operate four times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Initially the service will run throughout the summer up until 27th October 2012 and it is estimated to that up to 40,000 Virgin Atlantic customers will travel on the route in the first season.

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China’s largest airline set to begin Heathrow service

On March 12, 2012

China’s largest airline is set to begin services to Heathrow this June with the launch of a route to the key commercial destination of Guangzhou.

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Heathrow shops boom despite national trend

On March 8, 2012

Retail sales at Heathrow have forged ahead – despite the high street slump, according to the latest figures.

Gross retail sales at the airport increased by 8.8 per cent in 2011, with shoppers from the rapidly-growing BRIC nations leading the shopping boom.

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Structural work completed for Terminal 2

On February 29, 2012

The transformation of Heathrow’s central area passed a significant milestone today with a ‘topping out’ ceremony for the new Terminal 2.

The event marked the end of major structural work at the £2.5 billion development which is set to change the face of airport operations when the first phase opens in 2014.

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Premier opens its biggest airport hotel

On February 25, 2012

Premier Inn, the UK’s largest budget hotel chain, has opened its biggest airport hotel yet with over 400 bedrooms near Heathrow Terminal 5.

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Iberia moves to Terminal 5

On February 21, 2012
The merger of Iberia and British Airways steps up a gear as the two airlines announce plans to share the same terminal at Heathrow.
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Temporary terminal for Olympics

On February 20, 2012

A temporary terminal is to be erected at Heathrow to cope with the huge influx of competitors departing at the end of the Olympic Games.

The new Games terminal will be the departure point for over 10,000 athletes who are expected to descend on the airport in the two days following the closure of the Games.

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American’s passengers get new sleep package

On September 2, 2011

Quilted bed covers, pyjamas and slippers are being offered to first class passengers with American Airlines as part of an upgrade in its premium in-flight service on Heathrow routes.

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Qantas cuts Heathrow routes

On August 17, 2011

 

A major shake-up of Qantas services between Heathrow and Australia is announced as the airline faces intense financial competition on its long-haul routes.

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