Heathrow Airport’s ’15 minute’ notice to all travellers | Travel News | Travel

Heathrow Airport bosses have issued a “fifteen minute” update to all passengers who have booked, or are considering booking, flights. The airport, which is the UK’s largest and busiest, sees over a hundred thousand people pass through its four terminals each day on average.

From Heathrow, travellers can fly to more than 200 destinations across 84 countries. Located 14 miles west of Central London, it is a popular choice for those visiting the capital. Now, passengers are being reminded that they can reach London from Heathrow in just 15 minutes, thanks to a convenient service.

A post from the official Heathrow Airport account on X, formerly Twitter, reads: “Enjoy 15 minute journey times from London Paddington to Heathrow Central with @HeathrowExpress. That’s enough time to catch up on work emails, read a chapter of a book, take a power nap, snap a few travel selfies. Find out more at http://Heathrowexpress.com”.

Meanwhile, Heathrow Airport could soon be expanded under new plans. A £14bn third runway proposal is officially “under review” by airport executives, following the significant travel slump during the pandemic.

The proposal for a third runway at Heathrow was first introduced in a 2003 White Paper and received government approval in 2018. The additional runway would increase the airport’s capacity by 260,000 flights per year, addressing business demand and positioning Heathrow as Europe’s leading hub for tourism and trade, as previously reported by the Express.

The project, which involves rerouting the M25 into a tunnel and the demolition of hundreds of homes, a primary school, and an energy plant, has faced strong opposition from environmental groups and local residents. However, the proposal will need to comply with strict environmental regulations on emissions to prevent resistance from Labour’s eco-focused faction, headed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “We are committed to securing the long-term future of the UK’s aviation sector. However, all expansion proposals must demonstrate they contribute to economic growth, while remaining in line with existing environmental obligations.”