The Latest Breaking News from Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to turn back to Heathrow after pilot roster error

The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2022

Airbus A330 jet sent back to Heathrow as pilot had not completed flying test

The flight was just 40 minutes into its journey to New York

Bristol Post · May 5, 2022

Virgin plane turns back after it emerges first officer had not completed test

The Airbus A330 to New York returned to Heathrow on Monday when the two pilots on board became aware of the error.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson’s shock to find Heathrow terminal empty as he headed to Madrid

The 61-year-old TV presenter braced himself for travel chaos as he prepared to travel to Spain

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2022

Face the frenzied hordes at Heathrow? Sorry, I’d rather die

Is there a sweeter schadenfreude than observing the baying hordes at Terminal 5 from a safe distance? Frankly, it’s more restorative than a holiday. Since the Easter break began, I have been recharging on tales of flights rescheduled, horror stories about lairy seatmates and photos of baggage reclaim at Stansted.…

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

'Summer of chaos' to come as airports could take SIX MONTHS to fix staff shortages

Brits wanting to get away for the Easter break have been met by long delays at airports as firms face staff shortages, with the issues set to continue into the summer, according to insiders

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

'Last minute bid launched' to save Easter holidays amid warnings of travel chaos

Staff shortages, industrial action, maintenance and an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley will mean roads, airports and seaports will be packed for Easter weekend

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Talking Point: Is Heathrow the most stressful airport in Europe?

Heathrow Airport has won the unenviable acclaim of being named as the most stressful airport in Europe after researchers examined more than 10,000 online reviews from passengers, 2,500 tweets and hours of flight data to come up with their conclusion. The major London travel hub was followed closely by Dublin…

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2022

British Airways cancels 64 flights in one day due to staff shortages

Newcastle International Airport to London Heathrow was among the routes affected

Chronicle Live · Apr 11, 2022

Heathrow named most stressful airport in Europe as Easter chaos continues

Easter travellers at the west London airport have faced chaos in recent weeks following complaints of long queues due to staff shortages

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2022