Head for Points made an interesting post which links to a video about Heathrow in 1964. This was on the same weekend as The Economist published a front page article looking forwards to what the future may hold for airports in and around London. The article is here. The 1964 film indicates that it is…
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Vortex from plane landing at Heathrow rips off roof Holes were ripped into the roof of a woman’s house after an aircraft landing at Heathrow created a vortex. The sudden current of air was powerful enough to blow tiles and masonry from the home of Patricia Hills in Old Windsor, Berkshire. BBC Report is here…
BA Heathrow Terminal 5, First Class ground services
My trip continued with a reward ticket in First on BA to Miami. Whilst the onboard part of the trip created some challenges (see yesterdays post), I was very happy to arrive early at T5, as I was able to use the Concorde Room for the first time. I had prebooked a cabana (the private…
UK Tax Man studies increased Passenger Taxes for Heathrow and Gatwick
One of the UK papers is reporting that our Tax Man, HM Revenue and Customs, is looking at whether some sort of congestion charging for Heathrow and Gatwick might help with their capacity problems by driving passengers to Luton or Stansted, or even Birmingham airports. The paper suggests that HMRC is thinking of increasing the…
Christmas Rail Engineering impacts Heathrow Train Service
Network Rail, who manage the infrastructure in the UK have just announced significant changes to the Christmas schedules for the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect services from London Paddington to the airport. If you are planning to travel after 22 December, you should note these changes: Sunday 23 December Heathrow Connect The following changes apply:…
Heathrow Express – it matters where you get your ticket and there’s an offer!
When the Heathrow Express first started there was a different fare depending on whether you purchased your ticket on train or before you boarded. It now seems that there is yet another variation, whether you buy it online or at a ticket office/machine. So the most expensive rail journey I know of (in the world…
Living in an Olympic City – part 6 – TSA coming to Heathrow
BAA – the operators of Heathrow, London’s largest and busiest airport has confirmed to one of our papers that the TSA asked permission to come to Heathrow for the Olympics to ‘help US passengers’. They appear to be here from next week until after the Paralympics end – so about 8 weeks in total. A…
Main Road to Heathrow – RE-OPENS
The BBC is reporting that the M4 elevated section which had been closed because of a ‘crack’ has re-opened this morning. Much relief amongst the Olympic Organisers I am sure.
Living in an Olympic City – part 4 – Main road to/from Heathrow to stay closed
Last weekend I wrote about a problem with the main road to and from Heathrow, from Central London. The problem, news reports tell us, is that there is a crack in the metal holding up the flyover. It was supposed to re-open today. However, BBC news is reporting here: The Highways Agency has said it…
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow – Park and Fly offer!
A few weeks ago I wrote a review of the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow. I see now they are doing a special offer for people wishing to Park and Fly over the summer. You’ve paid enough to leave the country, so leaving your car shouldn’t cost the earth too. We’ve created a set of convenient…
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