Virgin Atlantic (VS) has challenged the UK Government’s economic case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport (LHR), warning that rising expansion costs could make the airport too expensive for airlines to use.
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A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow lost radio contact with air traffic control after its cockpit crew selected the wrong frequency, prompting a NATO air-policing response over Eastern Europe.
Qantas Airways (QF) is preparing for a new era of ultra long haul travel as it moves toward daily non stop flights between Sydney (SYD) and London (LHR) from October 2027.
Incheon Airport becomes the world’s busiest international airport in 2026, surpassing Heathrow with 38.4 million passengers.
American Airlines (AA) has selected Austrian catering company DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft as its permanent caterer at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), ending 5 months of stopgap arrangements at the carrier’s largest international outstation.
British Airways removes Airbus A380 from London Heathrow to Dubai winter schedule as Boeing 777 and 787 replace the aircraft.
The long-running debate over expanding Heathrow Airport (LHR) has intensified again as the UK government advances plans for a third runway.
British Airways (BA) has announced a new nonstop route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Spain’s Canary Islands, expanding its winter 2026 network from the UK’s busiest airport.
All three British Airways pilots operating a Hyderabad to London Heathrow flight fell ill with suspected food poisoning, with one first officer placed on oxygen at 30,000 feet. The airline has launched an urgent investigation and is reviewing its crew hotel in the Indian city after dozens of earlier hygiene complaints.
Qatar Airways extends twice daily A380 flights to London Heathrow, boosting Winter 2026 capacity and UK connectivity.