Government Abandons Support for Heathrow Third Runway
The UK government has quietly removed its backing for Heathrow's third runway, casting severe doubt on the project's future and handing a major victory to environmental campaigners.
Category : Search result: Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Jet Engine Explodes Mid-Flight Over UK
Terrified passengers aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York witnessed an engine failure and explosion at 40,000 feet, prompting an emergency diversion to London Heathrow.
Jewellery expert has £30k gold bars seized at UK border
A London jewellery expert's dream trip to India turned into a financial disaster after UK Border Force confiscated £30,000 in gold bars he failed to declare. Discover the costly mistake and the strict customs rules every traveller must know.
Heathrow bomb threat: Passenger arrested after plane alert
A major security operation unfolded at Heathrow Airport after a disruptive passenger on a Qatar Airways flight made a serious bomb threat, leading to a full emergency response and arrests.
Drunk Passenger Forces Emirates Flight Diversion
An Emirates flight from Dubai to London was forced into an emergency diversion after a heavily intoxicated British passenger launched a vicious verbal assault on crew members, calling a flight attendant a 'stupid b**ch' and causing mid-air chaos.
Heathrow Immigration Staff Strike Over 'Poverty Pay'
Hundreds of Mitie staff at Heathrow's immigration removal centres are set to strike for eight days in a major dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening significant disruption.
M25 Road Rage: Child Threatened to Be Thrown From Car
Shocking road rage incident on the M25 sees a driver threaten to throw a child from a moving car. Police are hunting the suspect after a terrifying confrontation near Heathrow.
Horror as passenger sets himself on fire on UK flight
Terrifying mid-air emergency as a passenger ignites himself on a British Airways flight from London to Canada, forcing an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Eyewitnesses describe the chaos as crew and brave passengers tackle the blaze.
Urgent 'Last-Board' Warning For UK Holidaymakers
British holidaymakers are being warned of a major airport rule shake-up that could see them miss their flights. Experts reveal the new 'last-board' times being enforced at UK hubs, cutting the traditional grace period for late passengers.
Heathrow-Beijing flight diverted over Siberia
A British Airways flight from London to Beijing was dramatically rerouted over Siberia, adding hours to its journey, due to the ongoing ban on UK airlines using Russian airspace.
UK Digest: Royal News, Police Hunt & Weather Alert
Your essential rundown of the top UK stories: Latest on Kate Middleton's recovery, a major police manhunt, a new weather alert, a football legend's verdict, and a bizarre airport incident.
Genius 60-Second Airport Security Hack Revealed
A savvy UK traveller has revealed a revolutionary trick to bypass endless airport security queues in just one minute. This simple, TSA-approved method is going viral for its sheer brilliance.
Heathrow Emergency: Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Return
A Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to San Francisco declared a mid-air emergency and returned to London after reports of smoke in the cockpit. Follow the latest on this dramatic incident.
Boeing Emergency Landing in Remote Russia Strands Hundreds
A packed Boeing 767-300 operated by Icelandic carrier PLAY suffers dramatic engine failure mid-flight from London Heathrow to New York, forcing an emergency landing at a remote Russian airport. Hundreds of passengers are now stranded in the Arctic city of
Heathrow chaos: Flights grounded after major power cut
Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 plunged into darkness and chaos after a catastrophic power failure, grounding all flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded in major travel disruption.
Pilot cancels flight after dog sent to wrong airport
A United Airlines pilot made a heroic decision to cancel a transatlantic flight from Newark to London Heathrow after his beloved dog was mistakenly put on a different plane, sparking a desperate race against time.
Vegan Activist Tash Peterson Banned from UK for Five Years
Controversial Australian vegan activist Tash Peterson has been refused entry to the UK and banned for five years following a heated confrontation with Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport. The Home Office revoked her visa upon arrival, citing her his
BA cabin crew jailed for smuggling cocaine on flight
A British Airways flight attendant, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced to prison after being caught attempting to smuggle £700,000 worth of cocaine through Heathrow Airport.
BA attendant found naked and high on drugs mid-flight
Shocking mid-air incident as British Airways crew member discovered incapacitated in lavatory on London-bound flight from Miami, prompting emergency diversion and police intervention.
British Airways flight attendant dies during long-haul flight
A British Airways flight attendant has passed away during a long-haul service, prompting an emergency landing. Colleagues and passengers pay tribute.
Giant 10ft drone in near-miss with Heathrow passenger jet
A pilot's shock as a massive drone, estimated to be ten feet wide, passes just metres from his aircraft on final approach to Heathrow Airport, prompting a major police investigation.
Cannabis Smoking on United Flight Forces Emergency Diversion
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to London was forced to make an unscheduled stop after a passenger sparked panic by smoking cannabis in the cabin, leading to a mid-air emergency.
Heathrow Near-Miss: Jet Plunged to 250ft Over Homes
A major disaster was narrowly averted at Heathrow Airport as a Boeing 777, carrying 183 passengers, descended to a terrifying 250ft over residential streets after a critical navigation error. Shocking Air Accidents Investigation Branch report reveals the
Queen Elizabeth II refused to open Heathrow terminal over guns
A newly unearthed letter reveals the moment the late Queen put her foot down, refusing to open a new airport terminal over fears the 21-gun salute would distress her beloved horses at Windsor.
BA Attendant in Drink-Drive Crash After Long-Haul Flight
A British Airways flight attendant has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crashing her car on the M25 motorway. The incident occurred just hours after she landed from a long-haul flight, with police reporting she was more than twice the leg
Queen refused airport opening after nephew's gun row
A remarkable story of royal principle emerges as the late Queen Elizabeth II cancelled her attendance at the opening of a £35m airport terminal after her nephew, Lord Frederick Windsor, was barred from boarding a flight with his firearms.
Heathrow Airport Heist: £2.5M Virgin Atlantic Cash Stolen
Daring criminal gang targets Heathrow Airport security van, making off with millions in cash destined for Virgin Atlantic flight to Antigua. Police launch major investigation into sophisticated operation.
Drunk passenger vomits on family at Heathrow
A shocking incident unfolded on a flight from Heathrow as a drunk passenger vomited on a family and spat wine, leading to a mid-air disturbance.
MoJ buys luxury London mansions near Heathrow
The Ministry of Justice has purchased multi-million-pound mansions near Heathrow, raising concerns over taxpayer spending priorities amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Heathrow flight diverts to Cape Verde for medical emergency
A British Airways flight from Heathrow to New York made an unexpected stop in Cape Verde following a passenger's medical emergency, sparking a swift response from crew and medical teams.
Page 2 of 4