JetBlue at JFK — Is this any way to test a terminal?
The new JetBlue JFK terminal is scheduled to open in September. The airline is not taking any chances. Acutely aware of the British Airways Terminal 5 fiasco, JetBlue is looking for frequent traveler guinea pigs to fully test their terminal systems.
BA postpones long-haul move to T5
After the sketchy opening of T5 this month, BA has decided to wait until June to make the transfer of 60 long-haul flights to Terminal 5.
More delays, lost bags for BA fliers
The baggage problems for British Airways continued Wednesday, forcing the airline to cancel or delay even more flights.
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.
2nd day of Heathrow baggage chaos
The BBC reports continued “teething problems” at the new Heathrow Terminal 5.
Heathrow woes on opening day
New terminal, same hassle. British Airways canceled 34 of its 380 flights Thursday as the airline had problems with baggage, parking and security screening of staff members.
Musical chairs at Heathrow
A giant game of musical chairs is about to begin at London’s Heathrow Airport as British Airways transfers more than 70 percent of its operations to the new Terminal 5.
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.