A British Airways (BA) flight from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) declared a mid-air emergency on September 27 after a medical incident involving a passenger.
London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is facing a four-year delay to its long-awaited third runway, with the £49 billion expansion now expected to become operational by 2039 instead of the previously targeted 2035.
British Airways returns to Tanzania on May 29, 2027, with three weekly London Gatwick flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar through October 31.
British Airways will resume Dubai flights on November 3, restoring daily UK-UAE connectivity before planned summer expansion.
Istanbul Airport tops OAG’s 2026 Megahubs ranking, while Asian airports gain ground among the world’s most connected hubs.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is scheduled to inaugurate its fourth main runway on September 18, adding capacity and greater flexibility to its runway system.
Emirates (EK) has warned passengers of delays and schedule disruptions after a technical problem affecting the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights across the country.
A London-bound Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight carrying approximately 270 passengers returned to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), on Sunday after developing a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
Incheon Airport becomes the world’s busiest international airport in 2026, surpassing Heathrow with 38.4 million passengers.
The long-running debate over expanding Heathrow Airport (LHR) has intensified again as the UK government advances plans for a third runway.