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Heathrow night flights to return?

On April 11, 2012

Heathrow airport could once again see a return to regular night flying as ministers consider a controversial proposal allowing the giant A380 to fly late at night.

Dubai-based airline Emirates – one of three airlines currently operating the A380 at Heathrow – has asked for permission to operate the “superjumbo” until 0100 and then resume services at 0400.

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Games terminal ‘topped out’

On April 5, 2012

Heathrow’s Games Terminal, which will act as the departure point for the world’s athletes and officials following the Olympic Games, has passed a significant milestone with a ‘topping out’ ceremony, marking the completion of  it’s external structure.

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Heathrow braced for busiest week

On March 28, 2012

Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with more than 1.6 million passengers expected to pass through its doors in the first week of the Easter school holidays.

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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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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 Express gets new look for the Olympics

On March 10, 2012

Heathrow Express has announced a substantial rebranding, which will be in place before the summer Olympics.

The high-speed service, which expects to be an integral part of the Olympic transport operation, is spending £16 million on its new brand which includes refurbished train carriages and new staff uniforms. The ticket offices at Heathrow and Paddington will also be revamped in the new corporate colours.

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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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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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BAA announces new Chief Operating Officer for Heathrow

On August 10, 2011

BAA has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer for Heathrow airport.

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