Update given after air traffic control failure leaves UK airports in chaos
A ground stop for departures was implemented earlier today An update has been provided after an air traffic control failure left airports across the UK in chaos. The issues at the airports were first reported early on Tuesday afternoon (8 September) as aviation news site Air Live said that all flights from the Heathrow and […]
1 month ago
Major disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick after ‘all departures grounded’ temporarily
A ground stop for departures appeared to have been temporarily implemented Major disruption appears to have hit Heathrow and Gatwick after all departures were forced to be temporarily grounded, as per reports. Aviation news site Air Live reported that all flights from the Heathrow and Gatwick had been stopped following a technical failure in air […]
1 month ago
Heathrow fire closes runway and delays flights
Heathrow hit by fire disruption A Heathrow fire briefly shut one of the airport’s runways and delayed flights on Thursday evening, after a grass blaze broke out adjacent to the southern runway. London Fire Brigade said around one hectare of grassland was scorched, while a photograph shared from inside a terminal showed thick smoke billowing […]
2 months ago
Heathrow’s most memorable moments as airport turns 80
This month marks 80 years since Heathrow first welcomed passengers Pictures showcasing some of Heathrow’s most iconic moments as it celebrates its 80th birthday have been revealed. This month marks a major milestone for UK aviation, as Heathrow celebrates 80 years since it welcomed its first passengers on 25 March 1946 – the start of […]
7 months ago
London Heathrow makes major rule change that will affect over 80 million passengers
A game changer! London Heathrow has made a major rule change that will affect over 80 million passengers travelling from the airport each year. Gone are the days of scavenging for shrunken containers to take liquids such as shampoo and shower gel on holiday with you as the 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags […]
9 months ago
Five people taken to hospital and 21 treated after Heathrow Airport incident
Police say a form of pepper spray was used Five people have been taken to hospital while 21 more were treated at the scene of an incident earlier today at Heathrow Airport. The London Ambulance Service said in a statement: “We sent a number of resources to the scene, and cared for 21 patients. “Five […]
11 months ago