Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport after police responded to tweets he posted, which included controversial comments about trans individuals. He claims armed police detained him for his jokes, and he was taken to hospital due to stress. The police confirmed an arrest but denied any life-threatening condition. Linehan faces a court hearing on charges of harassment and phone damage, which he denies.
British Airways experienced a technical issue on Monday, causing delays and disruptions to flights across Europe. The airline's website was down for over an hour, but the issue was resolved, and passengers were able to reach their destinations. Heathrow Airport confirmed the problem was fixed and assisted affected passengers. British Airways, owned by International Airlines Group, has faced similar technical issues in the past, including a major disruption in 2019.
An empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed at London’s Heathrow Airport, with no reported passenger injuries and no anticipated ongoing impact to the airport’s operations. Both airlines are assessing the damage and providing alternative aircraft, while conducting thorough investigations into the incident.
An empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed at London's Heathrow Airport, with no reported passenger injuries. Both airlines are assessing the damage and providing alternative aircraft for customers, while Virgin Atlantic has initiated a thorough investigation and maintenance checks on the aircraft involved. Heathrow Airport stated that there would be no disruption to its operations and is working with emergency services and the airlines in response to the incident.
A British man managed to sneak onto a British Airways flight from London's Heathrow Airport to New York's JFK Airport without a passport or boarding pass, enjoying a free six-hour flight before being caught at JFK's customs checkpoint. After being sent back to London, he was charged with multiple offenses but has since gone missing, prompting a missing persons appeal. This incident raises concerns about airport security, as it follows a similar case involving a Russian man sneaking onto a US-bound flight.
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and French private equity firm Ardian are set to acquire a 25% stake in Heathrow airport for £2.4bn. The deal will make PIF the third-largest investor in the airport, while Ardian will become the fourth-largest. The acquisition comes as the airport faces financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and aims to strengthen its position for future growth.
Britain's automated border control gates, known as e-gates, are back to normal operation after a nationwide system issue caused major delays at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The issue meant all passengers had to be processed at manual checkpoints. The e-gates are used by British, EU and U.S. citizens to scan their passports and enter the country.
Two young women, Andrea Rubakovic and Hollie Savitt, met at London Heathrow Airport in 2010 when their flights were canceled due to snow. They teamed up to find a hotel room and ended up sharing one, spending the night talking and laughing. They stayed in touch and became best friends, visiting each other in Toronto and Chicago. Thirteen years later, they are still close and planning future adventures together.
Two young women, Andrea Rubakovic and Hollie Savitt, who were stranded at London Heathrow Airport in 2010 due to a snowstorm, shared a hotel room and became best friends for life. They spent the night talking and sharing stories, and despite living in different countries, they stayed in touch and visited each other regularly. Their friendship only grew stronger during the pandemic, and they continue to support each other through all the ups and downs of life.
