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
London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 “Queens Terminal” opens on 4 June 2014.
Terminal 2 will be home to 23 Star Alliance member airlines as well as Aer Lingus Virgin Little Red and Germanwings. Full details of airlines moving to terminal 2 can be found here.
It is likely that there will be a “shuffle” of airlines around other terminal to balance terminal capacity. Check back as we will post details as they become available
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Parking at London Heathrow just got more expensive!.
For the past two years there have been problems in accessing and using the short stay car park at Terminal 4 at peak times – ie when most flights are scheduled to land. BAA and Apco Parking have obviously been working hard to resolve this layout / volume problem – their solution RAISE THE PARKING CHARGES at time of peak demand – unbelievable logoic!
One sincerely hopes this extra revenue will be invested in better facilities!!
New charges can be found here
Vibre have introduced a “FREE CALLS TO PHILLIPINES” service.
Calls can be made to regular numbers – the receipient of the call does not have to install any software.
Further inforation and a “how to guide” can be found here
Under Continuous Insurance Enforcement, when a registered keeper of a vehicle appears to be uninsured, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau sends them an advisory letter that sets out the steps they need to take to comply with the law. If the keeper fails to comply, their details are transferred to the DVLA for enforcement. This means if a vehicle does not have insurance and has not made a SORN, the registered keeper could face:
-A fixed penalty of £100.
-A court prosecution and if convicted they will face a fine of up to £1,000.
-The vehicle may also be clamped, seized and disposed of.
It doesn’t matter who is driving the car – if you’re the registered keeper, you could get penalised.
Severe weather is forecast for southern England and northern Europe on Sunday night and Monday.
These weather conditions are likely to cause disruption to flights including cancellations.
Please check the status of your flight with airports before travelling.
London Heathrow
London Gatwick
London Stansted
Southampton
Road and rail networks are also expected to be disrupted, so please allow extra time for your journey.
Ferry sailings to Channel Islands are also cancelled for the period. More info here
London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 opens on 4 June 2014 – and will be known as the Queens Terminal.
Many airlines will make the new terminal their home including
Star Alliance
Aer Lingus
Virgin Atlantic Little Red
Germanwings
Full details of airlines that will operate can be found here.
There will no doubt be a reshuffle of airlines operating from Heathrow’s other 4 terminals – we will keep you posted as changes are announced
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