A Singapore Airlines flight from London was diverted to Bangkok, where more than 70 people were being treated for injuries.
Tag: Heathrow Airport (London, England)
Outage Causes Delays at U.K. Airports’ Immigration Checkpoints
Airport officials said Tuesday that a system outage affecting the Border Force’s immigration gates had caused long waits for passengers arriving in Britain. The issue was resolved early Wednesday.
Airports With the Worst Records for Cancellations and Delays
If you can, avoiding destinations with the worst records for delays and cancellations may be wise. Or at least time your arrival right.
Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’
After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.
London’s Heathrow Airport Says It Will Limit Passengers
Facing staff shortages that have significantly constrained capacity, the airport’s chief executive asked airlines to stop selling tickets until September.
Eager London Riders Get Up Early for Elizabeth Line’s Debut
The London subway’s sleek new Elizabeth line officially opened Tuesday, drawing train enthusiasts and awing normally stoic London commuters.
As Gale Made an Extreme Sport of Heathrow Landings, He Called the Plays
Jerry Dyer became a media sensation after filming, and commenting on, planes landing at the London airport during a howling storm.
Excited Passengers Board First Flight from Heathrow to the U.S.
Long lines formed at Heathrow Airport for the first scheduled trips to the United States since the Biden administration lifted a travel ban.
British Airways Sets Record for Fastest Subsonic Flight From New York to London
The flight, which took four hours and 56 minutes, reached a top speed of 825 miles per hour, according to flight-tracking data.
Arrest Us, Please! Extinction Rebellion’s Path to Success
In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive?