CFL says this adds to a number of recent deals with airlines based outside the EU, further widening access to global markets for UK exporters CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, has today announced it has signed a deal with Qantas Freight, opening up faster, more reliable access to the Australian and wider […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on 1 […]
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Organisation for Security (EOS), AVINOR and Heathrow Airport today released initial guidance on Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems1. This guidance seeks to provide the path to unlocking secure data interconnectivity and interoperability among globally connected aviation security systems. “The pace […]
New self-serve product offers customers greater choice, convenience, and flexibility in purchasing foreign currency Travelex, a market leading foreign exchange brand, has launched a new automated, self-serve currency kiosk that affords customers more choice and convenience in their foreign exchange transactions. Installed within the Travelex landside departures store at Heathrow Terminal 2, the first-of-its-kind kiosk […]
Expansion of industry-leading FX ATM click & collect service follows successful pilot at Heathrow T5 Travelex, a market leading foreign exchange brand, has expanded its ATM click & collect service across Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester airports following a successful pilot at Heathrow Terminal 5. Following the success of the pilot, Travelex now offers the click […]
Nearly 2 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 2022 Passenger traffic doubling compared to 2021, but still -21% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels Only 27% of Europe’s airports recovered their pre-pandemic (2019) passenger volumes in 2022 – with most of them (90%) being smaller & regional airports TOP 5 European airports in 2022: 1. Istanbul, […]
A global aviation catering company is expanding its footprint with the support of a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank. Blue Sky World, which is based in Milton Keynes and operates out of Heathrow, manufactures and supplies meals into some of the world’s largest airlines and aviation catering operators, including Virgin Atlantic, Gate Group and […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased its facility footprint at London’s Heathrow Airport after a 30% growth in volumes in the past year. WFS has signed a five-year lease on Building 578 in the airport’s cargo area, boosting its warehouse and office space by a further 27,000 sq. ft. The additional building, due to commence […]
Heathrow passengers are set for a fantastic holiday getaway this year as the airport reveals the top 10 new experiences to look out for when travelling Research has revealed that passengers are spending more on festive shopping this year and indulging more while at the airport this holiday season, after last year’s festivities were cancelled […]
Heathrow has teamed up with Microsoft to trial the world’s first artificial intelligence system to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. ‘Project SEEKER’ detects animal trafficking in cargo and baggage passing through the airport by scanning up to 250,000 bags a day. It recorded a 70%+ successful detection rate and was particularly effective at identifying ivory items […]
