Heathrow Airport begins trialling thermal screening temperature checks on passengers

New thermal imaging cameras which can check the temperatures of airline passengers as they enter Britain are today set to be rolled out at the country’s busiest airport, as bosses look at ways to kick-start the travel industry in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Heathrow will introduce the tripod mounted cameras in one of … Read more

Finnair will resume flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh in July to Helsinki

Finnair will resume flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh in July, gradually adding routes back to its global network. Between April and June, Finnair will have been operating at roughly five per cent of its normal 350-flight capacity – around 20 flights a day – maintaining critical air connections for Finland. From July it will … Read more

Heathrow chief begs Government to allow flights between ‘low risk’ countries

Industry bosses are urging the Government to begin planning flights between ‘low risk’ countries in order to rebuild the economy. Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye said he believes the UK should adopt a risk-based approach in order to determine where flights can travel to and from, as he warned the UK economy will suffer … Read more

Heathrow trials thermal imaging temperature checks for passengers arriving in Britain

Heathrow trials thermal imaging temperature checks this week meaning Britons could soon start flying abroad without quarantining when they return Passengers at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 will be automatically screened The trial, set to start as soon as Thursday, will use thermal imaging cameras Passengers will see the cameras as they pass through the immigration … Read more

Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus

Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging facial recognition cameras, ultra-violet sanitation and contactless security measures in bid cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus The measure will be part of a trial and data as to its effectiveness will be shared with the Government Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye, informed the House of Commons of the developments … Read more

Raft of clay tablets thought to be from ancient Middle East when seized at Heathrow are FAKES

Raft of clay tablets and pots thought to be from ancient Middle East when seized at Heathrow are FAKES say the British Museum – and could have been on their way to con a wealthy collector ‘These consignments confirm the importance of vigilance on the part of our law enforcement agencies’  Pair of trunks filled … Read more

Heathrow boss demands mass coronavirus screenings at British airports

The boss of Heathrow is urging ministers to introduce mass screening at airports, the Daily Mail can reveal.  In a major intervention, chief executive John Holland-Kaye is writing to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to demand stringent regulations to combat coronavirus.  The airport’s bosses want an internationally agreed standard of measures, which could include temperature checks, … Read more

Heathrow boss demands mass coronavirus screenings at British airports

The boss of Heathrow is urging ministers to introduce mass screening at airports, the Daily Mail can reveal.  In a major intervention, chief executive John Holland-Kaye is writing to Health Secretary Matt Hancock to demand stringent regulations to combat coronavirus.  The airport’s bosses want an internationally agreed standard of measures, which could include temperature checks, … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Heathrow Airport houses 30 homeless sleepers

An 85-year-old former solider is one of around 30 homeless people sleeping at Heathrow Airport because their immigration status has left them unable to claim benefits – including emergency accommodation – during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike, who did not want to reveal his last name, told MailOnline he had been sleeping in Terminal 5 since … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Heathrow Airport houses 30 homeless sleepers

An 85-year-old former solider is one of around 30 homeless people sleeping at Heathrow Airport because their immigration status has left them unable to claim benefits – including emergency accommodation – during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike, who did not want to reveal his last name, told MailOnline he had been sleeping in Terminal 5 since … Read more