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Two new shareholders, PIF and Ardian could increase their investment further as part of airport’s ownership structure
UK’s biggest airport raises passenger forecasts following travel boom
Airport and airlines had appealed against ruling by Civil Aviation Authority in March that charges should fall by a fifth
Thomas Woldbye to succeed John Holland-Kaye and be tasked with restarting controversial expansion plan
Airport welcomes Unite’s ‘gesture of goodwill’ to cancel walkouts on June 24 and 25
Walkout by members of the Unite union will see Terminal 3 security staff join picket lines for first time
UK’s biggest airport blames rising debt costs and cap on landing fees it can charge airlines
Industrial action starts after last-ditch talks to settle pay dispute break down
UK aviation regulator acts after demand for flights recovers from pandemic lows
New effort to avoid disruption that has plagued recent holiday seasons
UK airport chief’s tenure hit by £4bn in pandemic losses and disputes with airlines over landing fees
Upcoming walkout by passport control officials intensifies fears over flight disruptions
Willie Walsh urges airport to avoid a repeat of this summer’s security and waiting chaos
Europe’s biggest airport operator says some flight restrictions could return ‘if needed’ to avoid cancellations
Kathryn Leahy will manage relations with carriers and baggage handlers after summer of disruption
London hub still expects peak days during Christmas period ‘to be very busy’
A controversial passenger cap is not the airport’s major failing
Airport says move will boost passenger confidence after limit on numbers significantly improved services
Proportion of affected journeys has steadily trended lower since mid-July
Some workers at the UK’s biggest airport say it is no longer the place to forge a good career
Passengers booking last minute likely to suffer most as carrier halts short-haul flight sales
Airline moves to limit disruption for existing customers after airport imposes cap on passenger numbers
Chief executive says daily limit needed to ease pressure and blames airlines for not hiring ground staff fast enough
Letter to UK government points to lack of carrier-contracted ground handlers and says flight limits ‘mandated’
Gulf airline says it will ignore capacity cuts introduced by airport to avert travel disruption
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