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
London airport becomes first in UK to scrap 100ml liquids rule in hand luggage
The liquid limit will now be two litres in hand luggage London City Airport has scrapped the 100ml liquid limit rule in hand luggage making it the first in the UK to make the change – and just in time for the Easter school holidays. The rule has been in place since 2006. Instead of […]
3 years ago
Airport chaos so bad police and army could be called in as problems could last months
Passengers and staff have been reduced to tears at UK airports as queues and cancellations continue Chaotic scenes continued to play out at airports across the UK on Tuesday, with queues so bad the army could be called in and warnings that problems may last months. Covid staff absences are causing severe delays and cancellations […]
4 years ago
BBC presenter struggles to hold back laughter during report on accidental plane landing
Not a laughing matter, but very funny The thought of a plane landing in a city and a country that it was not intended to land in evokes a very different response depending on the context surrounding it. For example, if you are on said plane then it is not funny at all and is […]
8 years ago
London City Airport closed as World War 2 bomb found nearby
London City Airport has closed this morning after a World War 2 bomb was found nearby. The bomb was discovered on Sunday evening in the River Thames when planned work at the airport was taking place. The airport will remain closed all day today and all flights will be cancelled while the Royal Navy and Metropolitan […]
9 years ago