A British Airways Airbus A321neo operating flight BA431 from Amsterdam suffered a reported double tailstrike during its landing attempt at Heathrow. The crew performed a go-around before landing safely on the second attempt, prompting an AAIB investigation and engineering inspections.
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Cathay Pacific experienced two consecutive days of flight disruptions after CX252 returned to London Heathrow and CX521 diverted to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport due to technical issues. Both aircraft landed safely, while the airline arranged alternative flights for affected passengers.
Air Canada will not resume its Toronto-Mumbai service in 2027 after suspending the route in March 2026. The airline previously operated the connection through London Heathrow using Boeing 787 aircraft.
Qatar Airways retains six weekly Oman Air Heathrow slots for winter 2026/27, extending its three-season slot partnership
Riyadh Air has moved six routes to Al Qassim Airport, around 400 km from the Saudi capital, following attacks that disrupted operations at King Khalid International Airport.
BA494 and BA698 Head to Majorca and Crete on August 14, With Return Flights on August 21, 2027
British Airways (BA) flight BA295 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) declared an emergency after rapidly losing around 28,000 feet in altitude.
British Airways (BA) will reduce its Airbus A380 network from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during the 2026/27 winter season, removing the superjumbo from three destinations.
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 (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.