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2026
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
Heathrow Airport warned that its planned third runway, estimated to cost £33bn, might be delayed by around four years beyond the government's 2035 opening target due to planning and regulatory issues. The airport said on Saturday that it hoped to secure planning permission by 2029 and then open the runway within a decade, and the Department for Transport said the project's timeline had always been ambitious and it would continue working with stakeholders at pace.
2021
Heathrow, Microsoft and Smiths Detection test wildlife-trafficking AI model
Heathrow Airport joined forces with Microsoft and Smiths Detection to test an artificial intelligence model intended to fight illegal wildlife trafficking. The first trial at the airport reported a detection rate of more than 70%.
2021
Motorists criticize Heathrow’s new drop-off charge
Motorists publicly criticized Heathrow’s new £5 drop-off charge as it came into effect, with some calling it “daylight robbery” and asking Heathrow to reconsider.
2021
Heathrow introduces a £5 drop-off charge
Heathrow brought a £5 charge into effect for vehicles dropping off passengers at terminal forecourts; payment is required online on the same day.
2020
Heathrow unveils plans for a passenger COVID-19 testing facility
Heathrow Airport unveiled plans for a COVID-19 testing facility for arriving passengers, with the aim of helping reduce the required quarantine period. The article says the facility was ready for use, but the pilot service was described as a future possibility and the proposal still needed government approval.
2020
Heathrow launches voluntary redundancy scheme
Heathrow Airport launched a voluntary redundancy scheme and said it could not rule out further job cuts.
2020
Heathrow apologises for disruption caused by technical issues
Heathrow Airport apologised to customers for disruption caused by technical issues; the source does not specify when the disruption occurred.