Heathrow Airport
The latest aviation news, new routes, destinations and airline news for Heathrow Airport based in London, UK.
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Analysis: Air New Zealand grounds 777 fleet
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Routes looks at the impact of Air New Zealand’s decision to ground its Boeing 777 fleet for a year.
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Airlines urge trial testing to speed transatlantic return
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The US and UK governments are being urged to launch a testing trial for passenger flights between New York and London to speed the return of...
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Qantas international routes likely to remain on hold until next summer
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CEO Alan Joyce said there will be an even stronger business case for nonstop long-haul routes after the COVID-19 crisis.
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Route Analysis: LHR-ISB, MCY-ADL, BGO-SEN
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Virgin Atlantic’s move into the...
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American opens Seattle-Shanghai bookings
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American Airlines plans to serve Shanghai daily from Seattle as it further builds its long-haul network from the West Coast US city.
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Virgin Atlantic to fly to Islamabad, Lahore from December
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The UK carrier views the service as an air bridge for passengers traveling from the US to Pakistan via London.
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Route Analysis: MEX-ONT, DOH-LGW, DEL-LHR
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Volaris’ plans to expand its US...
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PIA to resume UK flights using wet-leased aircraft
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Pakistan International Airlines has been cleared to resume two routes to the UK using aircraft chartered from Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly.
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Wizz plans Gatwick base but warns slot constraints will thwart growth
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Wizz Air UK’s new base at London Gatwick is a “statement of intent” but further expansion is being hindered by the ongoing suspension of the 80-20...
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Recovery Tracker: the global market (w/e Aug. 16)
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As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the...
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Recovery Tracker: Air New Zealand, Transavia, Emirates and more
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A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Route Analysis: RST-DEN, HHQ-CNX, LHR-MME
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at three new domestic routes opening in the...
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SpiceJet secures Heathrow slots
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SpiceJet has moved closer to launching low-cost flights between India and the UK.
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Route Analysis: DSS-MXP, LHR-NQY, KWI-TZX
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Senegal’s European expansion; British...
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British Airways to expand Caribbean footprint
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The UK flag-carrier is adding a new route to Jamaica this winter.
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Virgin Atlantic restarts service with LHR-HKG route
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Resumption of service comes after Virgin Atlantic unveiled a long-awaited restructuring July 14.
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Recovery Tracker: KLM, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and more
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A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Analysis: British Airways’ Boeing 747 retirement
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As British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 747s becomes the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes assesses the impact on the carrier’s network.
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Emirates resumes A380 flying, adds more routes
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Emirates Airline has returned its Airbus A380 aircraft to the skies after a near four-month hiatus and is resuming flying to more destinations.
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United: Resuming LAX 787 routes marks 'sprout' of good news
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After American Airlines drops LAX as an international hub, United boosts long-haul flying at the airport.