Tag: UK
IATA Urges Scrutiny of Heathrow Expansion Plans, Welcomes Competition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for rigorous scrutiny of proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport, cautioning against assuming...
Heathrow Hits Record 39.9m Passengers, Eyes Expansion
Heathrow Airport welcomed a record 39.9 million passengers in the first half of 2025, its busiest six-month period ever, driven by strong demand for...
UK Air Traffic Glitch Grounds Over 100 Flights
A technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system caused major disruption on Wednesday, grounding more than 100 flights and stranding thousands of...
Heathrow Unveils £10 Billion Private Investment Plan to Elevate Passenger Experience...
Heathrow Airport has announced an ambitious £10 billion private investment plan, its most significant transformation in over a decade, aimed at delivering faster, smoother,...
Gatwick Names Pierre-Hugues Schmit as New Chief Executive
London Gatwick Airport has announced that Pierre-Hugues Schmit will become its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Stewart Wingate in September 2025.
Schmit, currently the Chief...
Heathrow Sets New April Record with Over 7 Million Passengers
Heathrow Airport has recorded its busiest April in history, welcoming nearly 7.1 million passengers—a milestone that marks the first time the UK’s premier hub...
Heathrow Welcomes Over 6 Million Passengers in March
In March 2025, Heathrow Airport welcomed more than 6.2 million passengers. While this represents a slight decline compared to the same period in 2024,...
Edinburgh Approves UK’s First Tourist Tax for Overnight Stays
Edinburgh will introduce a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays from mid-2026, making it the first UK city to implement such a levy. As...
Heathrow Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption
Heathrow has announced an increase in its pioneering carbon cutting scheme for a fourth year. In 2025, £86m will be available to airlines through...
Airlines Criticize UK ETA Fee Hike, Warn of Tourism Impact
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly opposed the UK Home Office's proposal to raise the cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs)...