UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
Thousands stranded in airports across Europe, as air traffic controllers were forced to switch to manual systems due to a technical problem.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Technical issue at British Airways causes some flight cancellations at Heathrow
A report said that at least 50 flights were affected due to an IT problem.
Fri May 26 2023
Man arrested in Britain over uranium found at Heathrow Airport
A man has been arrested under terrorism laws after traces of uranium were found in a cargo package at Heathrow Airport, British police said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
London's Heathrow rules out passenger limits for Christmas
Heathrow is on track to return to pre-pandemic employment levels before the summer holiday period in 2023.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Heathrow Airport says return to pre-pandemic demand years away
The airport forecast that total passenger numbers for 2022 would reach between 60 to 62 million, about 25 per cent fewer than 2019.
Wed Oct 26 2022
British airport disruption ominous for global travel recovery
Cancelled flights, long queues and staff shortages have disrupted the travel plans of British holidaymakers.
Wed Jun 01 2022
London's Heathrow says business travellers cancelling over Omicron
The airport said demand in November was down 60 pct on pre-pandemic levels, despite the United States reopening to transatlantic travel earlier in the month.
Fri Dec 10 2021
UK's Heathrow Airport flags tepid travel recovery until 2026
The London airport said passenger numbers in the third quarter recovered to 28 pct and cargo to 90 pct of pre-pandemic levels.
Tue Oct 26 2021
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Wed Aug 11 2021
After $4 billion in losses, Heathrow tells UK to open up travel
Passenger levels at Heathrow were about 20-25 pct of their pre-pandemic levels, while European airports are already back to about 50 pct.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Digital health checks vital to travel recovery, Heathrow says
The UK government said trips abroad could restart in mid-May as its vaccination campaign kicks in, sparking a surge in holiday bookings.
Wed Feb 24 2021
England to use testing to shorten quarantine for incoming passengers
Those who decide not to take a test will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Tue Nov 24 2020
AirAsia X still "structurally risky" despite strong earnings - CIMB Research
AAX has delivered a core net profit of RM19.5 million in 3Q17, better than 3Q16s RM5.7 million profit, as a result of a turnaround to profits at AirAsia X India (IAAX).
Fri Nov 24 2017
Dry tap forces Malaysia Airlines' London-KL flight to turn back
Dry taps in the lavatories is said to have forced a Malaysia Airlines flight en route to Kuala Lumpur to make an air turn back to London's Heathrow Airport.
Sat Oct 21 2017
French Air traffic control strike: Now, what really happened
In a massive stoke of fortune (or is misfortune?) I was in France when the Air Traffic Control (ATC) strike happened. Ibrahim Sani was in the thick of the action in Toulouse, France.
Wed Oct 11 2017
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024