Avoid Heathrow T5, if you can
BA’s nightmare opening of their new Heathrow Terminal 5 continued again yesterday. According to recent reports, more than 300 filghts have been cancelled and 28,000 pieces of luggage are stranded.
More cancellations at Terminal 5
Another day, another round of cancellations at Heathrow Airport’s problem-plagued new Terminal 5. British Airways canceled 54 short-haul flights Monday and said more could be in store for Tuesday.
Jet crashes into house near London
A twin-engined Cessna Citation I crashed into a house Sunday in Farnborough, about 15 miles southeast of London, killing all five people aboard the plane.
2nd day of Heathrow baggage chaos
The BBC reports continued “teething problems” at the new Heathrow Terminal 5.
Heathrow connecting times upped
Fallout from the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow continues. Minimum Connecting Times involving connections between Terminal 5 and all the airport’s other four terminals will be extended to 120 minutes for the new facility’s first full flying season.
Queen opens Heathrow’s new terminal
None other than Queen Elizabeth II came calling on Heathrow Airport’s gleaming new Terminal 5 last Friday — a first step toward reviving the dingy, overcrowded facilities at the world’s busiest international airport.
London airports hike passenger fees
Flying in and out of London will get more expensive. London’s two biggest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, will charge higher fees for passengers effective April 1.
Airline defends 5-passenger flight
There was plenty of elbow room for passengers on a recent Chicago-to-London flight as an American Airlines jet carried just five passengers, a decision that has sparked outrage in the environmental community.
Zoom unveils new London routes
San Diego travelers will have a new reason to jump for joy on June 20, when Canadian Carrier Zoom Airlines will begin new low-cost flights between San Diego and London, reports SmarterTravel.