From 1st October 2014 the DVLA will no longer issue Tax Discs to dispaly on a vehcile.
Changes to the RFL have been introduced to save costs – and try and cut fruad. The changes also effect the sale and purchase of a vehcle.
Details of the changes can be found here
| Airline | Date | Moving from and to |
|---|---|---|
| Air New Zealand | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Asiana Airlines | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Austrian | 1 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Brussels Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Croatia Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Delta (Atlanta flights only) | 26 October 2014 | from Terminal 4 to Terminal 3 |
| Egyptair | 17 September 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 17 September 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Germanwings | 8 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| LOT Polish Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Lufthansa | 1 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines |
10 September 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Singapore Airlines | 17 September 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| South African Airways | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| SWISS | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| TAP Portugal | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Thai Airways | 28 August 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Transaero | 26 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 |
| Turkish Airlines | 28 August 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Virgin Atlantic Little Red | 10 September 2014 move complete |
from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
As of October 2014 payment will no longer be accepted at booths in cash.
New payment methods are similar to those used to collect payment for the London Congestion Charge.
Drivers will no longer pay at the barriers; instead you’ll be able to pay in advance, or before midnight the day after crossing. Drivers who don’t pay will face a penalty charge.
The new scheme is known as Dart Charge and will help to reduce congestion at the crossing.
It will still be free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am.
Further details can be found here
Thai Airways’ and Turkish Airlines’ planned move into London Heathrow Terminal 2 has been postponed until 28 August.
Until then, both airlines’ flights will depart from Heathrow Terminal 3.
ESSENTIAL road works are to be carried out on the motorway near Winchester.
On Monday and Tuesday the southbound carriageway of the M3 will be closed overnight, between junctions 8 and 9, as will the northbound carriageway on Wednesday and Thursday.
Highways Agency project manager Guy Watts said: “We will be repainting the road markings on the M3 between junctions 8 and 9 to keep journeys safe and reliable.”
The works will be carried out between the hours of 10pm-6am and there will be diversion routes in place via the A34 and A303.
All passengers, particularly those flying to or via the United States are advised to make sure all mobile devices are fully charge
At the airport security checks there is a likleyhood that passengers will be asked to demonstrate that their device works as manufacturers intended.
There have been cases of passengers having to re book flights – as their phones had flat batteries!
More information can be found here
https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/electronic-devices-and-electrical-items
Due to events over the past few days passengers are advised to arrive at airports in good time.
All airports have introduced extra security checks and therfore there are likley to be extra queues at busy times.
The latest recommendations can be found below
All regional airports are folowing the lead on increasing checkin times taken by Heathrow and Gatwick
French air traffic controllers have voted to strike. There is potential for some disruption to flights crossing French airspace this week.
As usual with action of this type the effect will be random – and may effect any UK airport / flight.
As always we will monitor inbound flights – and adjust our collection time should your flight be delayed. We would advise if you are departing to check the status of your flight with the airline.
Below are the latest airline moves
24 June: US Airways will operate from Terminal 3
2 July: EVA Air, Thai, Turkish Airlines will operate from Terminal 2
4 July: Avianca will begin operating from Terminal 2
9 July: Aer Lingus will operate from Terminal 2
London Heathrow’s new terminal 2 opens on 4th June 2014.
There will be a phased switch by airlines to this new facility between the opening and October
| Airline | Date | Moving from and to |
|---|---|---|
| Aegean | 23 July 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Aer Lingus | 9 July 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Air Canada | 18 June 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Air China | 18 June 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| ANA | 18 June 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Air New Zealand | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Asiana Airlines | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Austrian | 1 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Avianca | 2 July 2014 (first flight 4 July 2014) | New entrant to Terminal 2 |
| Brussels Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Croatia Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Egyptair | 17 September 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Ethiopian Airways | 17 September 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| EVA Air | 2 July 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Germanwings | 8 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| LOT Polish Airlines | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Lufthansa | 1 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines |
10 September 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Singapore Airlines | 17 September 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| South African Airways | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| SWISS | 15 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| TAP Portugal | 22 October 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
| Thai Airways | 2 July 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| Turkish Airlines | 2 July 2014 | from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 |
| United Airlines | 4 June 2014 | from Terminal 1 and 4 to Terminal 2 |
| US Airways | 24 June 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 |
| Virgin Atlantic Little Red | 10 September 2014 | from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 |
To balance capacity there will be changes at other terminals – as yet to be announced. Use the “Terminal Checker” to find out as details are announced
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