Coronavirus UK: Heathrow boss demands mass airport screenings

The boss of Heathrow is urging ministers to introduce mass screening at airports, the Daily Mail can reveal.  In a major intervention, chief executive John Holland-Kaye is writing to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to demand stringent regulations to combat coronavirus.  The airport’s bosses want an internationally agreed standard of measures, which could include temperature checks, … Read more

Heathrow boss demands mass coronavirus screenings at British airports

The boss of Heathrow is urging ministers to introduce mass screening at airports, the Daily Mail can reveal.  In a major intervention, chief executive John Holland-Kaye is writing to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to demand stringent regulations to combat coronavirus.  The airport’s bosses want an internationally agreed standard of measures, which could include temperature checks, … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Heathrow Airport houses 30 homeless sleepers

An 85-year-old former solider is one of around 30 homeless people sleeping at Heathrow Airport because their immigration status has left them unable to claim benefits – including emergency accommodation – during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike, who did not want to reveal his last name, told MailOnline he had been sleeping in Terminal 5 since … Read more

Former soldier, 85, among dozens of rough sleepers living at Heathrow during coronavirus lockdown 

An 85-year-old former solider is one of around 30 homeless people sleeping at Heathrow Airport because their immigration status has left them unable to claim benefits – including emergency accommodation – during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike, who did not want to reveal his last name, told MailOnline he had been sleeping in Terminal 5 since … Read more

Dozens of homeless people are sleeping at London’s deserted Heathrow airport during coronavirus

Dozens of homeless people are sleeping at deserted Heathrow airport during coronavirus pandemic after being stranded Woman in her 40s revealed the number of rough sleepers at Heathrow has risen She said when she arrived in October there were 15 but now more like 30 people Is the responsibility of Ministry of Housing, Communities and … Read more

Flight prices will soar without health checks: Heathrow chief’s warning

Flight prices will soar without health checks: Heathrow chief’s warning as he sets six-week deadline to solve social distancing snag on planes By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 The boss of Heathrow has warned that air fares will soar unless a … Read more

London Heathrow had its busiest year ever in 2019 with 80.9million passengers using the airport

Revealed: Heathrow had its busiest year ever in 2019 with a record 80.9million passengers using the airport Heathrow says passenger growth was down to availability of larger planes The airport also had its busiest ever December welcoming 6.7million passengers  UK services saw the biggest surge last month followed by flights to Middle East   By Jennifer … Read more

Kay Burley discovers the joys of Charleston thanks to direct BA Dreamliner flights from Heathrow

Four thousand miles is a long way to go for a Shag – the dance that is – but Charleston is definitely worth the journey. The alluring South Carolina city, named after Charles II, is home to the six count, eight step moves and it’s easy to fall into line with the pace and sway … Read more

Heathrow Airport set to be ‘repurposed’ as part of the wartime effort against coronavirus

Heathrow Airport is being ‘repurposed’ as part of a wartime effort to keep vital medical supplies flowing into the country. Britain’s biggest airport will overhaul its operations this week to prioritise cargo flights carrying pharmaceutical products. Almost half of Britain’s medical supplies will be shipped in via the West London airport, including medicines, vaccines and … Read more

Heathrow becomes a cargo hub amid scramble to fly in medical supplies

Heathrow becomes a cargo hub amid scramble to fly in medical supplies like ventilators and PPE By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:45 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 23:09 BST, 14 April 2020 Heathrow has become a cargo hub as the number of passengers has plummeted.  Flights by freight-only planes using the … Read more