Press releases

Please use the fields below to filter the Press releases

Heathrow Launches “Slipstream” by Richard Wilson

21 May 2012

Heathrow Airport has today unveiled plans for Slipstream, a spectacular sculpture commission from Richard Wilson RA for Heathrow’s new Terminal 2.

Phase two of Heathrow efficiency trial announced

16 May 2012

Measures introduced to increase punctuality, reduce delays and strengthen resilience at the UK's hub airport.

Hub airport wins at World Airport Awards

20 April 2012

Heathrow has been named as the world’s Best Airport for Shopping’ for a third time at the World Airport Awards.

New figures reveal airlines locating flights outside the UK

18 April 2012

In a speech to transport industry leaders today, BAA Chief Executive Colin Matthews will release research showing that foreign airlines are ready to vote with their feet and base new flights outside of the UK because of a lack of Government policy supporting aviation.

Cameron promotes Indonesian trade potential – but UK businesses can’t fly there

11 April 2012

David Cameron arrived in Indonesia today on the latest leg of his South-East Asia trade mission. Speaking after a deal was announced for Garuda airlines to buy eleven Airbus A330s, the UK Prime Minister said he wanted to link Britain to the fastest growing parts of the world like Indonesia and that there were huge opportunities for British businesses.

Heathrow Games Terminal passes construction milestone

04 April 2012

Heathrow’s Games Terminal, which will act as the departure point for the world’s athletes and officials following the Olympic Games, passes a significant construction milestone today with a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony.

Heathrow puts its destinations on the map

02 April 2012

New research reveals that British children have been abroad five times by the age of ten – yet a tenth cannot locate the UK on a map of the world.

Easter getaway for 3.4 million Heathrow passengers

27 March 2012

Some 3.4 million passengers are due to pass through Heathrow during the two-week Easter holiday period.

Heathrow awarded Platinum in Business in the Community’s 10th Corporate Responsibility Index

15 March 2012

Heathrow Airport Ltd welcomes the news that it has been awarded Platinum status in Business in the Community’s 2012 Corporate Responsibility Index.

Heathrow sweeps the board at the British Car Parking Awards

09 March 2012

Heathrow’s car parking team celebrated a clean sweep at this year’s British Parking Awards, winning four trophies including The Equita Overall Award, at the event held in London today.

UK will lose over 140,000 jobs without urgent action on aviation

07 March 2012

Britain could lose out on more than 140,000 jobs as a result of the Government’s failure to provide clear support for a UK hub airport, two of the UK’s leading trade unions have warned.

New Terminal 2 will transform passenger experience at Heathrow

29 February 2012

Heathrow has set its sights on a huge improvement in passenger experience when its new Terminal 2 opens in 2014.

Heathrow welcomes China’s largest airline, and a new trade route to Guangzhou

27 February 2012

China Southern will operate the first ever flights between London and Guangzhou from June

Weather warnings update

10 February 2012

Statement relating to weather warnings for Thursday and Friday, 9 and 10 February 2012.

Love is in the air at Heathrow

09 February 2012

New research reveals that passengers arriving at Heathrow share 74 kisses each hour on average - equivalent to 1,258 per day.

Travel disruption - latest statement

05 February 2012

Issued at 1pm. Heathrow is open. Our runways, taxiways and stands have been cleared of snow. Our snow plan has worked far better than in previous years and the airport is getting back to normal. However there will still be disruption for passengers as indicated yesterday.

BAA and airlines announce reduced Heathrow flight schedule for Sunday 5 February

04 February 2012

BAA, Heathrow airlines, and air traffic control have agreed to introduce a reduced flight schedule at Heathrow tomorrow in order to minimise the disruption to passengers caused by forecast snow and adverse weather.

BAA and airlines decide revised flight schedule for Sunday 5 February

04 February 2012

Airlines and Heathrow have now decided the revised flight schedule for tomorrow. This aims to minimise the disruption to passengers caused by the forecasts of snow overnight and reduced visibility, together with possible freezing fog, on Sunday.