French private equity firm and Saudi Arabian wealth fund take holdings of 38% in big shake-up of London’s busiest airport
Surging demand comes amid biggest shake-up of airport’s ownership since privatisation in 1990s
Former Copenhagen airport head will need to smooth relations with airlines and make a decision on a third runway
UK airport forecasts passenger numbers this year reaching all-time high
The congested London travel hub is something of a trophy asset
Ferrovial selling holdings after 17 years
Scheduling problems expected to continue after airline forced to scrap flights on Thursday and Friday due to IT issues
London hub still expects peak days during Christmas period ‘to be very busy’
To avoid future disruption, the industry and passengers will have to pay the true cost of flying
Airlines accuse John Holland-Kaye of talking down recovery to strengthen argument over raising charges
Airline says disruption is due to problems with computer hardware and not a cyber attack
Regulator agrees 37% rise next year while charges remain pegged to inflation at London’s other main airport
Regulator’s decision to allow fees to increase by 37% prompts backlash from airlines
UK airport’s proposal to increase charges by 90% over next five years prompts furious backlash
Some airlines weakened by Covid or rescued by governments are sitting on landing slots they can’t use, it is claimed
Passengers often spend up to six hours getting through passport control, MPs told
Government plans to expand network without spending taxpayer money
Biggest UK airport slumps to £1bn loss in first half on collapse in passenger numbers
Options including early opening or delay including extra investment
Regulator fears consumers will have to pay £2.9bn for project that might be scrapped
Consultations start on four-phase project scheduled for completion in 2050
Legal challenges from local authorities, environmentalists and rival bidders rejected
Taxes and improved train services reduce domestic air connectivity
A selection of experiences and opinions on how best to recover items gone missing
Judicial review focuses on air quality, climate change, noise and transport access
