After cyberattack on major European airports: UK arrest made, delays continue
European airports are still working to restore normal operations after a ransomware cyberattack on Collins Aerospace systems last week disrupted check-in and boarding processes...
EU confirms ransomware behind major airport (Brussels, Heathrow, Berlin) disruptions
A ransomware attack was behind the cyber disruptions that crippled check-in systems at major European airports since Friday, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)...
Air Canada extends Ottawa–London Heathrow service year-round
Air Canada will continue operating non-stop Ottawa–London Heathrow flights through the winter 2025-26 season, maintaining year-round service between Canada’s capital and one of Europe’s...
Cyberattack disrupts check-in and boarding systems at Brussels Airport and other European hubs
Brussels Airport is facing major disruptions on Saturday, 20 September, after a cyberattack targeted the service provider responsible for check-in and boarding systems. The...
London Heathrow records busiest month ever with over 8 million passengers
London Heathrow Airport handled more than eight million passengers in August, its highest monthly total and the first European airport to reach the milestone....
Passenger arrested at London Heathrow after attacking crew and trying to open plane door
A Saudia Airlines passenger was arrested at London Heathrow Airport on Thursday, 28 August, after allegedly punching a flight attendant and attempting to open...
Air China flight from London makes emergency landing in Russia after engine failure
An Air China Boeing 777-300ER registered B-2033 en route from London Heathrow to Beijing as flight CA856 made an emergency landing in Nizhnevartovsk, Siberia...
Business-class passenger jailed after drunk rampage on London – Lahore Virgin Atlantic flight
A business-class passenger has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after unleashing a violent, racially aggravated tirade against cabin crew during an eight-hour...
Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik in Spring 2026
Alaska Airlines has announced its boldest international expansion yet, with daily nonstop flights from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, beginning spring 2026. The...
IndiGo to launch daily direct flights to London Heathrow from October 2025
As part of its 19th anniversary celebrations and international expansion, IndiGo has announced the launch of daily, direct flights between India and London Heathrow...
IATA calls for scrutiny and competition in London Heathrow expansion plans
IATA has welcomed the UK government’s support for expanding Heathrow Airport but warns that expansion must prioritise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer experience.The association...
London Heathrow Airport submits £21bn third runway plan to boost UK growth and connectivity
London Heathrow Airport has submitted a £21 billion, shovel-ready proposal to build a third runway within the next decade. The plan, fully privately funded,...
Radar failure grounds planes across UK, disrupts travel at London Airports
Major flight disruptions have hit Britain’s airspace at the height of the school summer holidays, after a radar failure forced a temporary nationwide shutdown...
British Airways flight to Belfast diverts to Manchester after mid-air emergency
British Airways flight BA1410 from London Heathrow to Belfast declared a general emergency mid-flight on Saturday, July 26, prompting a diversion to Manchester Airport....
Suspected food poisoning on Air India flight from London sickens passengers and crew
Air India flight AI130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai descended into chaos on Monday after at least seven people, five passengers and two crew...
London Heathrow breaks May passenger record as summer travel surge begins
London Heathrow Airport welcomed over 7.2 million passengers in May 2025—its busiest May on record—boosted by a strong late bank holiday. In the 12...
Passengers stuck in Azerbaijan after Qantas flight diverts due to medical emergency
Qantas A380 flight QF2 from London to Sydney via Singapore (registration VH-OQB) was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku (GYD), Azerbaijan, after...
London Heathrow sets April passenger record with industry-leading punctuality and service
London Heathrow Airport experienced its busiest April ever in 2024, with nearly 7.1 million passengers—a 6% increase year-on-year and the first time April traffic...
British Airways flight diverts to Boston after suspected bird strike and smoke report
A British Airways flight from Washington Dulles airport to London Heathrow made an emergency landing in Boston on Saturday after a suspected bird...
Virgin Atlantic expands East with new routes to Seoul and Riyadh
Virgin Atlantic has announced a bold expansion of its global network, revealing plans to launch a new daily service to Seoul, South Korea, in...