With the Uk General Election less than 24 hours away, expansion plans for Gatwick airport and Heathrow are dependant on the result. At the same time the continuing terrorist threat means security is hotter than ever, with airport alerts on a weekly basis. Here’s the latest airport news. Politicians go quiet over Heathrow and Gatwick […]
In late August the British Home Secretary Theresa May announced a decision by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre to increase the nation’s terrorist threat levels from ‘substantial’ to ‘severe’. It signals experts’ fears that the risk of an attack on our country is now ‘highly likely’. The Home Secretary already holds the power to withhold […]
Airports are always in the news, with a steady stream of fascinating stories covering everything from airport parking and security to jet lag (which we’ll cover in detail next week), the measures taken against terrorism, baggage limits, passenger safety and – occasionally – hot topics like new runways and new airport facilities. Here’s this week’s […]
Traveling through any airport can be a daunting experience, especially with the increased security measures now in place. Here are ten simple tips that we hope will help make your journey more enjoyable: 1) Try to check the status of your flight before leaving home. This can generally be done online but you may have […]
