Today, members of our baggage team along with British Airways colleagues performed a tribute at T5 Arrivals to one-time Heathrow baggage handler Freddie Mercury, in support of
@The_MPT
!
#ForeverFreddie
#BohemianRhapsody
We are responding to a drone sighting at Heathrow and are working closely with the Met Police to prevent any threat to operational safety. As a precautionary measure, we have stopped departures while we investigate. We apologise to passengers for any inconvenience this may cause.
@DublinAirport
Hi, Dublin! We've noticed you're having a lot of fun over there today so we just wanted to do a flyby, show some love and say thanks for the giggles! ✈️💚🤍🧡
Today we welcomed another classic queen to Heathrow...the
@British_Airways
747 G-BNLY repainted in the iconic Landor livery celebrating
#BA100
. What a beauty! 😍
#avgeek
SANTA1 is confirmed at
#Heathrow
.🎅🦌
We’re excited to share that Santa and his team will make their magical scheduled stop at our airport.
Keep your eyes peeled if you’re at Heathrow today, as our Xmas arrivals board is now LIVE.
Today we said farewell to the last
@British_Airways
747s as they departed together to grace the skies one last time from
#Heathrow
.
Countless happy memories over the years, what are yours? ✈️✈️
#BA747tribute
A fantastic morning at
#Heathrow
as the US reopens to fully vaccinated travellers, with
@British_Airways
and
@VirginAtlantic
celebrating with first ever commercial simultaneous take-off from London to New York, guided by
@NATS
. 🇬🇧🛫🛫🇺🇸
We’re delighted to welcome the newest member of our airline family,
@FlyRwandAir
. ✈️
Flights will operate twice-weekly, reconnecting the UK with Rwanda for passengers and critical cargo operations.
Find out more about RwandAir 👇
A
@VirginAtlantic
plane of vital medical supplies for the NHS has just landed at Heathrow. This cargo-only flight is carrying ventilators, medical supplies and PPE equipment for UK hospitals. We’re committed to remaining open and supporting the UK during this time of crisis.
Have you ever seen an A380 next to an A320? Now you have 🤩
Have you ever flown on or planning to fly on an A380? We'd love to know where.
📷 : sincityspotters on Instagram
#Heathrow
was buzzing with excitement as the Trooping the Colour ceremony treated us to a breathtaking flypast featuring, F-35B Lightning, Typhoons, and the legendary Red Arrows. ✈️ ✈️ ✈️ 🤩
It’s nearly Christmas, which means the
#HeathrowBears
are back! Watch the new film to see our furry friends preparing for the festivities like you’ve never seen them before...
Find out more about them:
Effective from Wednesday 16 March, we'll remove the requirement for wearing face coverings at the airport. We still strongly encourage both colleagues & passengers to wear them, particularly when they come into close contact with others, but this will no longer be mandatory. 1/2
A tribute to
@BritishAirways
’ 747
#QueenOfTheSkies
, as the airline announces its intention to retire the aircraft after almost five decades of service.
From all of us at Heathrow, farewell old friend. We’ll miss you. ✈️
#avgeek
@KeaneJohn69
We apologise for the inconvenience John, We'll make sure next year we upgrade your ticket to board the star destroyer 😂😉
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
Watching a plane depart on its journey to distant lands while you patiently await your turn. It's the little things that tell us we're officially on
#Summer
holiday. ✈️☀️🌴
What's yours?
#OfficiallyOnHoliday
Not a view you see everyday 😮
A great image from
@NPASSouthEast
after requesting to cross our airport.
When was the last time you landed on one of our runways? 🛬
Today we say farewell to one of the last
@VirginAtlantic
747s as she takes to skies from
@HeathrowAirport
for the final time. G-VROS, better known as Forever Young, has been gracing our airport for the last 18 years and will be missed. ✈️
📷: vsnyc on Instagram
All of us at Heathrow are saddened to hear that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away.
We offer our condolences to the Royal Family and the British public at this time.
If you're travelling through Heathrow between now and the second of August, keep an eye out for our
#summer
sounds DJ popping up in all our terminals landside to get you into that
#holiday
mood! 🎧🌞
Have you seen the
#heathrowbears
GIFs? How adorable are they?! If you can handle it, find more here: .
Tag us when you see them, but be careful not to suffer a cuteness overload... 🐻
This morning we welcomed our newest transatlantic airline partner
@JetBlue
to
#Heathrow
with their inaugural flight from New York!
New nonstop daily service, between Heathrow and the Big Apple. Find out more at
On this day, 51 years ago, Heathrow welcomed the first commercial Boeing 747 flight from New York's
@JFKairport
. ✈️
We look forward to connecting you with destinations around the world again in the future. In the meantime,
#StaySafe
.
Korean Air's passenger 747 is back at
#Heathrow
. 🥳✈️
For the summer season, the UK's only scheduled 747 passenger service will operate daily between Heathrow and Seoul Incheon.
Welcome back
#QueenOfTheSkies
.
@KoreanAir_KE
We're still reminiscing about Thursday's farewell flight of the 747, and we found some interesting facts. The airframe is almost as long as 9 London busses and a tail height equivalent to a six-storey building 🚌✈️
Find out about her legacy at Heathrow:
On this day ten years ago, the mighty
#A380
touched down on its first commercial flight to Heathrow. Fast forward to the present day and we have seven A380 carriers serving 14 routes. Take our quiz to find out how well you know this iconic aircraft:
.
@VirginAtlantic
's first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, G-VLUX, Red Velvet takes to the skies today for the very first time from Heathrow. Calling all
#avgeek
, their new tailcam offers every customer the best view outside! 😍✈️
Congratulations to
@VirginAtlantic
for making history by becoming the first commercial airline to operate a transatlantic flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel! 🌿🛫
Today's departure was more than just a flight; it signals a bright future for aviation. 🌏✈️
🇬🇧 Welcome home
@TeamGB
! 🇬🇧
We've been proud to welcome many of our
#TeamGB
athletes back from
#Tokyo2020
with
@British_Airways
. Over the past few days, we were fortunate enough to capture some of our Olympians arriving at
#Heathrow
.
Have your Poké Ball ready as
@FlyANA_official
's Eevee Jet NH has landed for its first flight at
#Heathrow
.
ANA &
@PokemonNewsUK
have extended their collab 'Pokémon Air Adventures' to bring unforgettable experiences to all passengers ✈️
Which is your favourite Eevee Evolution 👇
Agreed. We might be biased, but absolutely no filter needed for that beautiful view!😉😍
Thanks rsd_87 on Instagram for sharing this stunning photo of Terminal......Guess which one?
Aircraft come in all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to the largest passenger aircraft, the A380 is the clear winner. 🤩
Have you flown on the A380, or have any plans to in the future? Let us know in the comments 👇
📷 : inside_airside_lhr on Instagram
Just in! Our colleagues at
@NATS
have confirmed airspace preparations have been completed for Father Christmas and his reindeer to pass through
#Heathrow
. 🎅
This
#ThrowbackThursday
, we're looking back on our 46-year relationship with
@MAS
.
Over the years, Malaysia Airlines have operated the most iconic aircraft, but can you identify the ones in the photos?
📷 : Steve Fitzgerald & Richard De Villa
Convinced you were born into the wrong
#decade
? Take a leaf out of the
#HeathrowBears
books and travel through time with our festive
#Christmas
quiz. No plane ticket necessary! 🐻❤️🐻
This morning
@VirginAtlantic
VS355 arrived at Heathrow, carrying the first UK nationals from Mumbai, back to the UK.
We’re proud to welcome this arrival, we’re committed to remaining open and supporting the UK during this time of crisis.
Who needs parking sensors when you've got two red paddles. 🔴🔴
airside_ian on Instagram showcasing his impressive marshalling skills.
Do you know what the signals mean?
#avgeek
Yesterday,
@martineofficial
partnered with us to surprise passengers with their own
#LoveActually
moment! ❤️
Is your loved one arriving this
#Christmas
week? DM us with their name & flight details and our Heathrow volunteers might meet them. More info:
We're thrilled to welcome Air India's Airbus A350 to Heathrow. 🛬👏
Operating twice daily from Heathrow to Delhi, offering a premium experience with upgraded cabins and enhanced in-flight entertainment.
You can find out more information on the aircraft, the route and how to
Have you seen the
#heathrowbears
GIFs? How adorable are they!? If you can handle it, search 'Heathrow Bears' on
@GIPHY
. Tag us when you see them, but be careful not to suffer a cuteness overload... 🐻
@FrankRGardner
Hi Frank, we apologise unreservedly for this incident and we regret that the service fell short of the experience we aim to provide at Heathrow. We're looking into it as a matter of urgency and if you have any further info you’d like to share with us, please feel free to DM us.
We’re delighted to welcome our newest entrant to Terminal 2 today.
@airvistara
will operate special, three-times a week non-stop flights between Delhi and Heathrow from 29 August, marking its debut in long-haul international operations.
All eyes were on this beauty over the weekend. What a sight! ✈️
Stunning photo courtesy of
@cedarjet201
. Hands up if you spotted this flying in the skies on Sunday! 🙌
#airforceone
#Heathrow