Submitted by wenwen123
| 21 hours 15 mins ago | Category: Airports
The UK government’s plans for a third terminal at Heathrow could include construction of a £4.5bn railway hub, the transport minister Lord Adonis has hinted. [more]
Submitted by fionagao
| 12/10/08 | Category: Airports
Environmental activists have vowed to increase action against British airports after Monday’s security breach at Stansted Airport, citing Heathrow Airport as their next target. [more]
Submitted by laurencechen
| 12/09/08 | Category: Airports
Stansted Airport has been thrown into chaos after protesters forced the airport to close by chaining themselves to railings next to the runway. More than 50 demonstrators from the Plane Stupid environmental group cut through fencing in the early hours of Monday morning, in a protest against plan... [more]
Submitted by wenwen123
| 12/05/08 | Category: Airports
The UK government is postponing its decision on whether to build a third runway at Heathrow until January 2009 to allow further consideration of the evidence. A decision was expected before Christmas on the proposal that would boost Heathrow’s capacity from 480,000 flights per year to over 700,0... [more]
Submitted by wenwen123
| 12/01/08 | Category: Airports
Let's say you've weighed that piece of packed luggage at home. You've checked the weight several times. You are satisfied that the weight is not over what the airline will allow for no extra charge. You know that you have a terrific scale that doesn't lie. [more]
Submitted by LokiLoki
| 11/27/08 | Category: Airports
Anti-government protesters in Thailand have forced the closure of the second airport in Bangkok, Don Mueang. The airport was closed after opposition supporters blocked the terminal, in an apparent attempt to stop officials flying to meet PM Somchai Wongsawat. [more]
Submitted by BusinessClassFreak
| 11/26/08 | Category: Airports
Protesters affiliated with the People's Alliance for Democracy swarmed Suvarnabhumi International and forced its closure, an airport spokeswoman told Reuters, while other PAD supporters rallied at Don Mueang International, also in Bangkok. If you're scheduled to fly, now would be a good time to c... [more]
Submitted by thisworldtraveler
| 11/24/08 | Category: Airports
Lots of people travel to see weird things... but this situation might take the cake. A Japanese traveler flew to Mexico City a couple months ago, apparently he decided that the terminal food court was the ideal place to spend an open ended vacation. [more]
Submitted by Mercury
| 11/11/08 | Category: Airports
With the holiday travel season quickly sneaking up, you may be dreading long waits and delays at airports. But for the single, long airport waits are opportunities for romantic encounters. If history is any guide, Chicago O'Hare will offer plenty of opportunities for singles to meet up and bon... [more]
Submitted by wenwen123
| 11/11/08 | Category: Airports
Toronto Pearson International has announced that it is opening a lounge for all passengers. Before you start envisioning a scene similar to the chaotic free-for-all at the local buffet, you should know that entry is $35. Pretty steep for those who just want to hang out and see if they can snag a ... [more]