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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
London Heathrow's new £10billion airport plans include fewer flight delays and massive central terminal makeover
LONDON Heathrow has revealed its latest multi-billion upgrade plans for the airport. Under a new five year plan for 2027 to 2031, 3 London Heathrow Airport has revealed a new £10billion makeover plan Credit: PA 3 Under a new five year plan for 2027 to 2031, Heathrow Airport is aiming to open a number of new lounges, shops and restaurants Credit: Alamy For passengers this means there will be additional spaces equal to the size of 10 football pitches to explore. And the airport aims to Flight delays may also be reduced with Heathrow setting out to have 80 per cent of its flights depart on time. In the airport passengers may have less wait times too, as the airport hopes to have 95 per cent of passengers waiting less than five minutes at security. Read more on travel inspo Once complete, the airport hopes to be able to serve 10million additional passengers a year. According to the airport, Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in And as the airport continues to grow, it will also focus on becoming more sustainable by doing things such as providing noise insulation to 6,500 homes . Most read in News Travel The airport also aims to work with one million people in the local area with programmes developing skills by 2030. This fee is what airlines have to pay to use the airport - and the airlines then usually pass some of this cost onto passengers as part of ticket prices. With the airport charge remaining low, ticket prices will stay in line with this. Overall, Heathrow hopes these changes will help to get 95 per cent of passengers rating their journey as 'good' or 'excellent'. Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: "We're making good progress on our strategy to become an extraordinary airport – having become Europe's most punctual major airport so far this year." Heathrow Airport has also received a 'once-in-a-generation investment' that will see capacity increase in terminals. The plans include increasing the number of aircraft and Proposals for a third runway are due to be submitted this summer too, following support from the chancellor. If plans are approved, Heathrow aims to have the Chancellor supports new runways at two UK airports CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has supported plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and also backed the full-time use of a second runway at Gatwick Airport. Plans to introduce an additional runway at Heathrow Airport have been debated for decades. Back in June 2018, the UK Parliament voted in favour of introducing a third runway at the airport. The Court of Appeal ruled the government's approval unlawful in 2020 because it did not meet the country's commitments to climate change under the Paris Agreement. Later that year, the Supreme Court overturned the ruling, allowing the project to continue. Reeves' support is part of a wider plan to boost the country's economic growth by increasing airport capacity in the southeast of England. The Chancellor is also set to support the full-time use of a second runway at Gatwick Airport. At present, Gatwick uses its second runway to taxi aircraft and in emergency situations. Plans to bring the second runway into full-time use were submitted in 2023, with transport secretary Heidi Alexander due to make a decision on the plans. A Plus, a 3 Other aims include 80 per cent of flights departing on time and 95 per cent of passengers waiting less than five minutes at security Credit: Alamy
News18
16-06-2025
- News18
Chennai-Bound British Airways Flight Returns To London Mid-Air After Technical Snag
Last Updated: A Chennai-bound British Airways Dreamliner returned to London mid-air due to a technical issue. The flight remained airborne for nearly two hours before landing at Heathrow. A Chennai-bound British Airways Boeing Dreamliner was forced to return to London mid-air after it encountered a technical snag. The incident happened on Sunday (June 15). The aircraft was initially scheduled to depart from London Heathrow Airport at nearly 12.40 pm, but took off at 1.16 pm, after a delay of more than 35 minutes. According to flight tracking website the plane was supposed to land in Chennai at 3.30 am. The flight BA35, operated with a Boeing 787-8, remained airborne for nearly two hours before returning to London Heathrow, according to data from The aircraft remained in multiple holding patterns before returning to Heathrow Airport, as per the website. Later, in a statement, British Airways confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that all passengers and crew disembarked normally. However, the airline did not disclose key details, including the flight's departure time, the number of individuals on board, or how long the plane had been airborne before it turned back. "The aircraft returned to Heathrow as a standard precaution after reports of a technical issue," British Airways said. First Published: June 16, 2025, 11:01 IST
Daily Tribune
16-06-2025
- Daily Tribune
British Airways Flight BA35 Returns to Heathrow After Flap Malfunction Mid-Air
A British Airways flight bound for Chennai, India, was forced to return to London Heathrow Airport shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue involving the aircraft's flaps. Flight BA35, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration G-ZBJG), departed Runway 27R at Heathrow and began its climb. However, the aircraft leveled off at approximately 15,000 feet before entering a holding pattern, as the pilots attempted to troubleshoot a flap adjustment failure reported by the flight crew shortly after departure. Unable to resolve the issue mid-air, the pilots made the decision to return to Heathrow. To ensure a safe landing, the aircraft descended to 12,000 feet over the English Channel, where it dumped fuel for around 30 minutes to reduce landing weight. After approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in the air, the Dreamliner safely landed on Runway 27L at Heathrow and taxied to Terminal 5, Stand C66. No injuries were reported, and the flight has since been cancelled. British Airways has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, but all passengers were reported safe, and alternative arrangements are expected to be made for affected travelers.
Buzz Feed
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
31 Rare Photos Of Classic Hollywood Stars
Lucille Ball looking glamorous as all hell in 1942. And here's Ginger Rogers, age 65, wiping sweat off her face after rehearsing for her nightclub show and showing off her strong dancer's legs. The Marx Brothers serving cocktails at the Savoy Hotel in London. In case you also don't recognize them out of costume, from left to right, that's Zeppo, Harpo, Groucho, and Chico. Doris Day at her Los Angeles home in 1951 with her dogs Beanie and Smudge. Lana Turner testifies at the trial of her teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane. Crane killed Turner's abusive gangster boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, in what the jury deemed a "justifiable homicide." Sidney Poitier and his wife Joanna Shimkus pushing their child in a stroller through London Heathrow Airport. Here's Rita Hayworth posing for a pic after donating her car's bumper in a World War II scrap drive. Putting this pic of Greta Garbo flexing in 1926 on my vision board for how I want my summer to be. Jerry Lewis getting his butt kicked by Pierre the chimpanzee. The OG Pink Panther Peter Sellers with his wife Anne Hayes and their son Michael. Here's Kim Novak playing cards with the crew behind the scenes of a movie in the mid-'50s. And Hedy Lamarr measuring a lampshade before embarking on a home-decorating project. This star had a second career as a scientist and inventor; her work laid the foundation for a few of my favorite things: Bluetooth, wifi, and GPS. Ida Lupino went from starring in movies to directing them. Here she is behind the camera working on her film Mother of a Champion. James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor lounging on a break from shooting Giant in 1955. Grace Kelley in Cannes in 1955. She would meet her future husband, Prince Rainier of Monaco, on this trip. Audrey Hepburn meeting Santa in 1953. Rock Hudson and his "roommate," Bob Preble, in the car, headed toward the Hollywood home they shared. At the time, the press described the pair as "two hunks living together to save a buck." More recently, the documentary Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed explores how Hudson hid his sexuality while working in old Hollywood. Jimmy Stewart playing ping pong at Henry Fonda's house. Ingrid Bergman visits the spot where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Bergman played Joan three times in her career, once on the stage and twice on film. Bette Davis at home with her wood-burning stove. Clark Gable driving onto the MGM lot. Is it just me, or does he kind of look like George Clooney here? Rita Moreno seen here after being barred from testifying in defense of her boyfriend, jazz pianist George Hormel, on the grounds that she wasn't a "marijuana expert." Hormel was arrested for possession after inspectors found 13 marijuana cigarettes under the visor in his car, but he was acquitted at trial. Dorothy Dandridge poses before a swim in the French Riviera. Actors Randolph Scott and Cary Grant working out together. The two were rumored to have been romantically involved. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall with one of their dogs. Both stars were big dog lovers, and they eventually owned three boxers together. Their first boxer, Harvey, died six months after Bogart in 1957. Jayne Mansfield getting her iconic blonde hair done. Mansfield's daughter is Law and Order star Mariska Hargitay. Marilyn Monroe hanging out with a couple of penguins in her Norma Jean era. Gregory Peck relaxing on a deep sea fishing trip. Charlie Chaplin soaks up some good press the morning after winning his second Academy Award in 1972. Child star Judy Garland blowing a party favor. And finally, Katherine Hepburn in the '80s with a very relatable sign in her driveway. Who are your favorite stars from back in the day? Tell me who you love and why in the comments!
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Huge £25bn airport set to be largest in Europe with major city built around it
Poland will be taking the throne as the biggest - and busiest - airport in Europe with its expansion, the Solidarity Transport Hub, offering a smoother travel to major cities in the country and beyond Warsaw Solidarity Airport in Poland has a confirmed year for its complete construction: 2032. It's set to welcome millions of passengers a year and is planning to overtake London Heathrow Airport and Dubai International Airport's size and capacity. As reported by the Construction Briefing, it will be able to handle 40 million passengers per year. The airport will become the largest airport in the country and one of the largest in Europe, with plans to expand its capacity to 100 million passengers annually. Located 24 miles outside Warsaw, the construction will begin in 2026, with the first phase of the construction opening up to the public by 2032. Interestingly, Warsaw Solidarity Airport was built to replace Warsaw Chopin Airport since it was reaching its capacity of 20 million passengers. Not only that, the airport is planning to expand even more by adding two 3.8km runways, which will be 2.5km apart, to accommodate simultaneous take-offs and landings. A third runway is also being considered for the future. A new gateway to Europe The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), also known as the Solidarity Transport Hub is a multi-billion euro project planned by the Polish government and other investors, involving building passenger terminal railway stations and transport hubs. It aims to make it much easier for locals and visitors to get around. Opening its first phase in 2027, the central terminal will be used as a major transportation hub, which will be directly connected by air travel with a high-speed rail station and a regional bus terminal, providing a much more comfortable transfer between air, rail and road transport. The CPK's 'Y-line' will be connected to a high-speed rail network, making it much faster and more convenient for people to travel between major cities in Poland, including Warsaw, Lódz, Wroclaw and Poznan with an average journey time of 40 minutes. Over 1,800 km of high-speed rail lines are planned, connecting to over 10 major metropolitan areas. There are also other plans to turn it into an international transport hub with connections to Western Europe, the Baltics, and the Balkans. Speaking to Notes from Poland, Foster + Partner's Grant Brooker explained: 'Our ambition is to create an accessible building that will improve the travel experience. We believe CPK will completely change the way people travel around Poland and will also become a new gateway to Europe and the rest of the world.' Economic impact: +150,000 new jobs The Solidarity Transport Hub isn't only an infrastructure project, but also a major economic initiative. The project is expected to create up to 150,000 new jobs, which will contribtue significantly to Poland's economy. According to the Solidarity Transport Hub's site, it will also provide exhibitions, conference facilities and offices. The estimated cost of the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny project is approximately PLN 131.7 billion, which converted to British Pounds, is £25 billion. This also includes an additional £8 billion for airport construction. With Poland's airline, LOT, being one of the biggest beneficiaries, the hub is expected to make Poland the new 'travel capital' in Europe by becoming a central gateway for international air travel and transfer points between East and West.
