The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund takes 10% stake in Heathrow airport

Spanish firm Ferrovial sells off holding after 17 years, with other 15% going to French group Ardian

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Saudi wealth fund to buy 10% Heathrow stake for almost £1bn

The Saudi Public Investment Fund said it would “support the business as a long-term partner.”

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Why the world's first flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel is a green mirage

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner is set to take off from Heathrow on November 28 and head for JFK airport in New York, powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to its operator, Virgin Atlantic, the world’s “first 100% SAF flight” will mark “a historic moment in aviation’s roadmap to…

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Manston immigration staff being bussed to Heathrow to cover guard shortage

Major staff shortage at Europe’s largest immigration detention centre comes as Home Office aims to expand detention tenfold

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

Heathrow security staff accused of ‘daylight robbery’ after confiscating £90-worth of designer lipstick

Traveller ‘enraged’ by the way she was treated as she passed through airport security

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Extinction Rebellion co-founder ‘plotted to ground Heathrow traffic with drones’

Roger Hallam said the aim of the September 2019 protest was to ‘close Heathrow for the foreseeable future’, the jury said.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Aviation chaos continues as French air-traffic controllers strike again

‘Passengers are sick and tired of suffering unnecessary overflight cancellations during ATC strikes,’ says Ryanair

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Heathrow passengers face delays over strong winds and staff shortages

In a statement, Heathrow Airport said strong wind had caused ‘minor changes’ to flight schedules.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Heathrow passengers face hours of delays as airport hit by staff shortages and strong winds

At least 60 flights have been cancelled to and from Britain’s busiest airport, with two transatlantic flights diverted

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Heathrow third runway plans to be shared ‘in the new year’

The Man Who Pays His Way: Airport is discussing ‘when and how is the best time to really restart the expansion’, says chief financial officer

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023