National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK’s air traffic control provider, is investigating a technical problem in its flight processing system that has disrupted departures across the UK and Ireland.
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will increase its direct London service from four to seven flights per week from October 27, strengthening its presence on a key Pakistan-UK air route.
According to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026, the award for World’s Best Airport Security Processing recognises airports that excel in security screening efficiency, waiting times, queue management, smart technology, priority lanes, and the professionalism of security staff.
In 2026, London Heathrow claimed the number one position, followed by Singapore Changi and Rome Fiumicino.
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.
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.