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Sadiq Khan vows to block Heathrow’s third runway amid Labour rift
Rachel Reeves’ public show of support for expanding Heathrow has exposed a divide within Labour ranks, with Sadiq Khan among high-profile names voicing their opposition to the plan.
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Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow’s third runway despite environmental concerns
Rachel Reeves has announced the government is backing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, in a bid to give the UK economy a much-needed boost.
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Heathrow expansion may add £40 to airline ticket prices, Treasury analysis reveals
Treasury analysis shows ticket prices expected to go up across board with no plans for frequent flyers to shoulder more of the cost
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Heathrow cancels flights as wind hits festive travel
Strong winds are continuing to cause some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.
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’Noise sewers’ could disrupt London’s skies with narrower flight paths for Heathrow planes, warns council
Some communities in the capital could be hit with more flights overhead but others may see fewer
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Important update on Heathrow Airport strike action impacting summer holidaymakers
The PCS Union today announced hundreds of its members who work in passport control at terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Heathrow will walk out at the end of the month
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Heathrow reports losing 90,000 transfer passengers following new £10 fee
ETA scheme introduced last year by the Conservatives is ‘devastating’ for competitiveness, the airport says
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Dozens of additional flights canceled at UK airports amid summer holiday travel chaos after global IT outage
More flights have continued to be cancelled this morning as a result of the IT outage which sparked chaos around the world on Friday, with people affected at Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester
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Heathrow predicts record-breaking 82.8m passengers as holiday demand soars
There's been a surge in consumer interest for overseas holidays since the start of the year, but prices have also remained high as travel companies capitalise on post-pandemic demand
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Common food items banned at airport security despite not being liquids
Many airlines charge for food and drink onboard, and prices vary from airport to airport - so it's perhaps unsurprising that more passengers are opting to take their own food with them.
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Heathrow launches live music stage to spotlight emerging artists
London Heathrow Airport has created a programme of surprise live music performances at Terminal Five to entertain passengers throughout its busiest summer period
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Fire crews rush to scene at Heathrow Airport as blaze breaks out next to plane
A set of mobile stairs attached to a British Airways A320 plane is seen on fire with flames and a huge black cloud of smoke pictured rising at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
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Boeing jet forced to turn tail after windscreen cracks at 40,000 feet
The packed jet turned back after embarking on a long-haul cross-Atlantic flight to San Francisco just hours earlier, with passengers forced to try again the following day
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Shops charge up to 48% more for snacks and drinks at airports and train stations
Retailers say the price differences reflect higher operating costs - but experts say its more to do with having a captive market as you have little choice once you arrive at the transport hubs
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Drunk Emirates passenger sexually assaulted terrified mum on flight to Heathrow
WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT - Tarlok Singh also rammed Emirates cabin crew with the drinks trolley during the flight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to London Heathrow Airport, a court heard
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Blue badge holders warned as parking rules change at major UK airports
Blue badge holders are entitled to free parking in many parts of the country, but the rules may be different at some major UK airports. Check the regulations before you travel
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‘I went on a budget holiday to one of the world’s most expensive cities'
Tech-capital San Francisco has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, but the Mirror's travel reporter, Cyann Fielding, managed to enjoy a holiday and return to the UK having spent less than a grand
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James Corden's 'tense' exchange with airport staff after nightmare flight
James Corden was pictured looking a little glum as he spoke with a British Airways representative after a nightmare flight, but the Gavin & Stacey star's fellow passengers have rushed to his defence
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Major motorway spillage spells chaos near airport as three day strike begins
Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport are on strike for the next three days following dispute over rosters, as M25 tailbacks could cause delays for travellers heading to the airport
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Border Force officers at Heathrow to strike in protest at new rosters
The Public and Commercial Services union said more than 500 of its members working on passport control at terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 are taking action in protest at new rosters being imposed
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Heathrow baggage handler left disabled after getting dragged along conveyor belt
Jasbir Sahota, 52, needs specialist care following a serious incident while handling baggage at Heathrow Airport and her family have now taken legal action against her employer
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Woman shares how she spent less than £500 on glam Maldives holiday
A woman has shared how she travelled to the Maldives for a six-day holiday and spent less than £500
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World's top 10 most turbulent flights announced – and two are in Europe
The world's most turbulent flights have been revealed with two short-haul European flights being featured on the list. The data follows a recent Singapore Airlines flight plunging 6,000ft due to turbulence.
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Singapore Airlines boss breaks silence after Brit pensioner dies in turbulence
Geoff Kitchen, 73, from Bristol, was identified as the sole fatal victim of the Singapore Airlines tragedy yesterday after the Boeing 777 ran into extreme turbulence over Myanmar
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Heathrow Airport accuses Government of 'curtailing UK's global connectivity'
The west London airport criticised measures such as introducing a £10 fee for some transiting passengers