News Archive

More Heathrow flights with Open Skies.

Open Skies comes into force on 30 March allowing any EU or US airline to fly between the EU and US and increasing the number of flights from Heathrow and other UK airports to the USA.

Before Open Skies only four airlines - BA, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and United Airlines - have been able to fly from Heathrow to the US. Now other EU and US airlines will be able to offer flights subject to being able to secure one of the coveted slots at Heathrow.

US airlines Continental, Delta and Northwest, which are all part of the SkyTeam alliance, will all start flights from Heathrow to the US. Continental Airlines will offer a twice-daily flight from Heathrow to Houston. Delta begins twice-daily flights from Heathrow to New York JFK, and Northwest Airlines commences daily flights from Heathrow to Detroit, Minneapolis and Seattle. All these airlines will be based at Terminal 4.

Heathrow Terminal 5 Update.

According to the airline's website, 36 of Friday's flights from T5 and 36 to the terminal have been cancelled.

However, passengers could now check-in both hand and hold luggage.

Long-haul flights operating.

The airline advised customers to check its website, www.ba.com, for service updates.

BA information line - 0800 727800

Airline rebrands from East Midlands airport.

The new Thomas Cook Airlines will begin flights with its re-branded aircraft on 30 March, flying 42 planes from 11 UK airports to 78 destinations.

The first flight operated by the re-branded airline will fly from East Midlands airport to the winter sun destination of Monastir in Tunisia. Thomas Cook Airlines will fly two aircraft from East Midlands airport to 28 summer holiday destinations and 15 winter holiday hotspots.

Airport chaos at Terminal 5.

There are more flight cancellations and delays at Heathrow Terminal 5 today after the disastrous first day when those lucky enough to get away had to fly without hold baggage and stranded passengers had to stay overnight in airport hotels.

British Airways says it plans to operate 80% of flights from Terminal 5 today, including all long haul flights. The airline claims that all passengers using T5 will be able to check in both hand luggage and hold baggage. But customers are advised to check the status of their flight on the BA website before travelling to the airport.

Investors advised to consider Cyprus.

Cyprus could be a good location for overseas property buyers to consider, experts have suggested.

According to Home Move, the Mediterranean island has several factors in its favour that could attract foreign investors.

The country was praised for offering attractions such as good transport links with the rest of the world, as well as a modern infrastructure.