News for 'London Heathrow Airport'

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Following a significant power outage, operations at the London Heathrow (LHR) have been suspended till 2359 hours (local time) on March 21 (05.30 am March 22, IST).

London's Heathrow airport vacated after scare

London's Heathrow airport vacated after scare

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Sources in the British Airport Administration said police were on the scene and investigating with the airport staff. Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport.

Spotted: Anu Malik at London's Heathrow Airport

Spotted: Anu Malik at London's Heathrow Airport

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Reader Nikunj Kambodia has sent us this photograph of the singer/composer.

Plane on fire shuts down London's Heathrow airport

Plane on fire shuts down London's Heathrow airport

Rediff.com24 May 2013

A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport after one of the engines of the aircraft caught fire, forcing authorities to briefly shut down the airport, Europe's busiest.

ATC 'technical issue' grounds flights across UK airports

ATC 'technical issue' grounds flights across UK airports

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

A 'technical issue' in the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) flight processing system grounded hundreds of flights across the UK, including long-haul routes to and from India, leading to widespread disruption and prompting Ryanair to demand the resignation of NATS CEO Martin Rolfe.

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A property near Heathrow Airport, London, worth Rs 7.5 crore has been attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a bank loan fraud case involving Neo Corp International Ltd.

Cyber attack behind disruptions at UK's airports?

Cyber attack behind disruptions at UK's airports?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the recent massive disruption across UK airports, which led to thousands of flight cancellations and affected tens of thousands of passengers, including those on flights to and from India. An investigation is underway, and the incident marks the third major air traffic collapse under the current CEO's tenure.

Spotted: Imran Khan at Heathrow airport

Spotted: Imran Khan at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Reader Amit Punpale has sent us a photograph.

Spotted: Salman at Heathrow Airport

Spotted: Salman at Heathrow Airport

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Reader Gunjan Bajoria sends us some photographs.

Shabana Azmi at Heathrow airport

Shabana Azmi at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Reader Asim Syed sends in a picture.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at Heathrow airport

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Reader Mahesh Kaka sent us these pictures from London.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Reader Soumya Kumar Mitra sent us a photograph of Sourav Ganguly from London.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a fuel control switch issue on an Air India Boeing 787-8 at Heathrow Airport. The incident occurred before a flight to Bengaluru, prompting scrutiny from both UK and Indian aviation regulators.

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes.

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle at London airport

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle at London airport

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Reader Bhargav Sura sends us a picture from London

Dubai overtakes Heathrow as top international airport

Dubai overtakes Heathrow as top international airport

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

70.5 million passengers passed through it last year

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in London

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in London

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Reader Madhusudhan Joshi has sent us a photograph of the star.

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

"I replied with a proud smile 'because we are Indians' after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate how can they afford 1st class?" Shah tweeted on Tuesday.

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Reader Sanjay Kumar Misra met tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi when he was in England for the Wimbledon championships.

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Which airports have flights to the most places in the world?

SpiceJet to commence flight services to Heathrow from Sep

SpiceJet to commence flight services to Heathrow from Sep

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

These slots, under the air bubble pact, will later be extended to operate regular flight services once international flight services resumes.

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The list include three Indian airports in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

Student deported from London in custody

Student deported from London in custody

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

After a thorough interrogation by Mumbai police, Shafiq arrived in the city Tuesday night and was handed over to Begumpet police.

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

These devices, at this early stage of the investigation, appear capable of igniting an initially small fire when opened, the Metropolitan Police said.

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A few frantic calls later, the answer emerged: She had missed her connecting flight in London. Not because she was late. Not because she couldn't walk fast enough. She had simply gone to the wrong gate, sat down, and waited.

Jet plans Ahmedabad-London direct flights

Jet plans Ahmedabad-London direct flights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Jet Airways on Tuesday announced the introduction of direct flights between London and Ahmedabad.

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

IndiGo is adjusting its long-haul flight schedule, including suspending services to Copenhagen, due to airspace uncertainties and airport congestion. The airline will also reduce flights to London and Manchester.

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

This daily wage earner's son from Kerala now works as MRI senior radiographer in the UK. A tale of struggle and success.

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which faced fuel control switch glitch, took off from London on February 1 after the crew carried out a physical check of the switch and that no abnormal parameters were observed during start of the engine or thereafter.

AI to partially restore international flights paused after Ahmedabad crash

AI to partially restore international flights paused after Ahmedabad crash

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Air India will begin operating flights between Ahmedabad and London Heathrow from August 1, replacing the Gatwick route. The airline is also partially resuming domestic and international services suspended after a fatal plane crash. Some routes will remain suspended until September 30, while others will see increased frequency.

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

In Hyderabad, airport sources on Monday said, "A bomb threat email targeting Lufthansa flight LH 752 was received at the Hyderabad airport at 18:01 hrs on 15th June 2025."

World's 10 busiest airports

World's 10 busiest airports

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Four airports from United States figure in the list of world's busiest airports.

Air India cabin crew assaulted at London hotel

Air India cabin crew assaulted at London hotel

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Sources in the know said a homeless man barged into the room at the hotel where the female cabin crew was staying and assaulted her.

Pix: India bound flights cancelled amid UK snow chaos

Pix: India bound flights cancelled amid UK snow chaos

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Some flights to Mumbai scheduled to depart from London's Heathrow airport on Sunday night were among half of scheduled 1,300 flights cancelled as authorities grappled with the fallout of snow and icy conditions across transport links in Britain.

When London's mayor was caught in mid-air drama

When London's mayor was caught in mid-air drama

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was caught in a dramatic air-rage incident - trying to calm down an abusive and violent passenger who was 'off his head' on an international flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.