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The latest news, updates and features on Heathrow Airport (LHR), an international airport serving the UK capital, located in the London borough of Hillingdon. It is the largest of London's six international airports, and is often named among the busiest airports in the world. Heathrow is also the largest base for flag carrier British Airways.

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Passengers queue at a check-in desk at Heathrow Terminal 2 in London. Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening and restrictions on overnight flights were temporarily lifted following hours of closure, after a blaze knocked out an electricity substation in Hayes late on Thursday evening.

Heathrow Airport could face more disruption at Easter after strikes announced

UK 17 hours ago By Noora Mykkanen

A combination picture showing the fire at a substation near Heathrow, passengers with suitcases waiting for flights and smoke coming from the substation in North Hyde.

Major update given on fire near Heathrow Airport

UK March 25, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Heathrow had enough power to operate despite fire, National Grid boss says

UK March 24, 2025 By Craig Munro

Heathrow fire that left 200,000 passengers stranded under urgent investigation

UK March 22, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

An aerial image of the M25 junction 10 Wisley Interchange that will close again for roadworks this weekend on Friday, March 7.

Drivers warned to travel 'only if necessary' ahead of M25 closure this weekend

UK March 22, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

'We have to consider all options' - could Russia be behind the power station fire?

World March 21, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Map shows which roads are closed around Heathrow Airport after fire

UK March 21, 2025 By Josh Milton

Parked planes at Heathrow Terminal 5. More than 1,300 flights to and from Heathrow Airport will be disrupted on Friday due to the closure of the airport following a fire at the North Hyde Electrical substation last night.

Full list of flights cancelled at Heathrow Airport after Gatwick issues update

UK March 21, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Passengers pictured stranded in the Heathrow Airport, sitting with their suitcases.

Heathrow Airport closed: What are your rights if your flight has been cancelled?

Travel March 21, 2025 By Liam Coleman

New theory behind Heathrow fire that's left 200,000 travelers stranded

Flights return to Heathrow while officials scramble to find out cause of mystery fire

UK March 21, 2025 By Jasper King

A Joby air taxi with Virgin Atlantic branding in the sky

Major airline is launching ‘revolutionary’ 15-minute air taxi service in the UK

Travel March 16, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Heathrow passengers waiting for trains to start working between terminals (Picture: Damian Dudkiewicz)

Heathrow airport passengers facing huge delays after car fire breaks out in tunnel

UK March 10, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

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British Airways issue warning for anyone flying out of UK’s busiest airports soon

UK February 18, 2025 By Jen Mills

A man has been charged following a National Crime Agency investigation after ?400,000 in cash was found in his suitcase as he attempted to fly out of the UK. Austrian national Broomand Nasab, 41, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday and was charged with one count of money laundering. Nearly 11,000 Euros were also found in his carry-on backpack. All the money was seized. Nasab, who lives in Austria, was about to board a flight to Turkey, when he was stopped by colleagues from Border Force who found the money. He will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates? Court today (Friday).

Heathrow passenger charged after £400,000 cash found in suitcase

UK February 16, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Map shows where the Heathrow Airport will expand.

Map reveals where third Heathrow Airport runway will expand over M25

UK February 12, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

A CGI visual showing what the Heathrow expansion with third runway will look like.

Full list of Heathrow Airport upgrades confirmed in multibillion pound injection

UK February 12, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Passengers with their luggage at Heathrow terminal departures desks.

Heathrow airport hits record flights in January - but airlines aren't happy

UK February 11, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

The new upgraded Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport, with a stylish sofa, chair, coffee tables and artwork on the walls.

Heathrow unveils new VIP terminal that costs over £3,800 to enter

Travel February 11, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

PRESTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 6: Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband answers questions during a visit to Springfields (Preston Lab), National Nuclear Laboratory facilityon February 6, 2025 in Preston, England. (Photo by WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Ed Miliband reveals why he's not stepping down over Heathrow expansion

Politics February 7, 2025 By Craig Munro

A CGI of Heathrow after expansion.

Date revealed for when first flights could take off from Heathrow's third runway

Politics January 30, 2025 By Craig Munro