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Wouter Corduwener, self-taught 29-language polyglot, speaking to Heathrow Express passenger

Nearly half of Brits admit to not speaking the local language when abroad

Heathrow Airport has set a new monthly record for passenger numbers, with nearly eight million people passing through its terminals in August. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airport sets record for passenger numbers in August

Nearly half of Brits admit to not speaking the local language when abroad

A drink at the airport before boarding is a ritual for many holidaymakers.

Wetherspoons boss shoots down Ryanair's plan for passenger booze limit

Helsinki

Finnair boosts flights from London to the world's happiest country

Just Stop Oil cover Heathrow Airport Terminal 5's departure boards in orange paint.

Watch: Just Stop Oil protesters cover Heathrow airport in orange paint

This weekend sees the third of five full weekend closures of the M25 to take place with a further two due later this year.

Weekend motorway closure warning

Terminal 2 at Heathrow was evacuated on the morning of Friday, July 5, 2024 Picture: Sarah McCann

UK airport terminal evacuated - passengers told to leave

Boris Johnson’s father, Stanley, has slammed airport officials for refusing to allow him off a diverted plane - causing the entire flight to be cancelled. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson's dad causes entire flight to be cancelled

A British Airways aircraft at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, London. Passengers are angry after a "temporary technical fault" disrupted the airline's baggage system Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Anger as airline's baggage meltdown labelled a 'shambles'

A British Airways Airbus-A380-841 comes in to land at Heathrow Airport in April 2024.

Watch: Fire rages through airport truck parked at plane

Passenger stretched off flight after extreme turbulence.

Watch: Passenger stretchered off flight after extreme turbulence

Geoff Kitchen, 73, died after the plane he was travelling on from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence. (Credit: Facebook)

Singapore plane victim named

One person has died and more than 30 other people have been injured after a Singapore Airlines flight flying from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence. (Credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Passenger dies in flight turbulence

The best UK airport lounge deals and whether they are worth it

Passengers have been hit with repeated delays when flying in recent years. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty/Adobe

E-gate chaos the latest mayhem to hit travellers flying from London Ralph Blackburn

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5A (main terminal building), arrivals concourse. Picture: Anthony Charlton

Airport officers to strike

Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport will go on strike from April 29

Rahmah Ghazali

Former glamour model Sam Fox has appeared in court over a drunken bust-up on a BA flight with her wife last year. Picture: Getty

80s glamour model in court

Passengers wait in line at Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport, London. A planned relaxation of rules around airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage has been delayed by a year Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Airport rules change delay

A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing. Picture: Getty Images

BA flight makes emergency landing

The new gantry being installed on the M25 between Junctions 10 and 11 in Surrey. Picture released March 17, 2024 Picture: National Highways

Motorway closure update

M25 in Surrey is set for a 3-day planned daytime closure

Stay away! Motorway chaos

Prince Harry is returning home to wife Meghan Markle and children after his short visit to the UK

Prince Harry returning to the US

Prince Harry has seen his father King Charles after flying back to the UK. A car carrying Prince Harry is driven to Clarence House in London on February 6, 2024

How long will Prince Harry stay in the UK after King Charles meeting?

Heathrow and Gatwick airports are set to miss the deadline to end the 100ml liquid rule with mounting fears of passenger delays this summer. Picture: Chalabala - stock.adobe.com

Summer delays expected at UK airports

A number of UK airports including Bristol, Heathrow and Manchester have announced new rules for ePassport gates. (Photo: Getty Images)

UK airports announce new rules for arriving passengers

The London Underground is experiencing delays this morning due to signal failures and a shortage of trains.

Passengers stuck on Elizabeth line train carriages for hours

British Airways suspends flights to Israel

British Airways has suspended flights to and from Israel due to safety concern.

Rahmah Ghazali

British Airways passengers left hungry on flight to London Heathrow

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC.

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete

Flight disruption: Can I claim compensation for a cancelled flight?

Children aged 10 and over will be able to use eGates across UK air and rail ports this summer (Photo: Getty Images)

Holiday boost for families as airport change to ease border queues

Heathrow, Birmingham and Edinburgh Airports are among the busiest UK travel hubs - but just how do they stack up for parking costs? (Credit: Adobe/Getty Images)

Analysis How much does it cost to park your car at the UK's busiest airports?

Cheapest available parking space at major UK airports revealed. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Cheapest parking at major UK airports revealed

Passengers travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5 and 3 have been told to expect delays (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Explainer Heathrow strike dates: when security staff will walk out over summer

Heathrow Airport is warning passengers to prepare for longer queues through security (Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Heathrow warning to passengers as staff launch three-day strike

Airline passenger numbers and ticket prices are likely to be hit by the cost of decarbonising flights (Composite: Mark Hall / Adobe)

Greener flights expected to increase air fares and put some off flying

British Airways will cancel around 32 flights per day to and from Heathrow over the Easter weekend (Photo: Getty Images)

British Airways to cancel 32 flights a day at Heathrow over Easter

The serious collision happened just before midnight (Photo: Getty Images)

M25 chaos after car crash near Heathrow leaving man fighting for life

Heathrow Terminal Five will be hit with a 10-day strike held by more than 1,400 security guards over Easter. (Credit: Getty Images)

More than 1,400 Heathrow security guards to strike over Easter

ritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to mainland China (Photo: Getty Images)

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch flights to China

Border Force officers at Heathrow seized material contaminated with uranium (Photo: Getty Images)

Uranium in package at Heathrow sparks counter-terror investigation

A passenger wearing a face shield and mask boards a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on January 3, 2023. Credit: Getty Images

China arrivals testing positive for Covid in UK won’t need to isolate

Travellers are being warned to prepare for disruption (Photo: Getty Images)

Travel misery as Border Force strikes begin at UK’s busiest airports

Strict hand luggage rules are in place on flights (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Every item banned from hand luggage as airports to change liquids rule

Travellers face disruption at Heathrow Airport in December due to strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Border Force and ground staff strikes to cause disruption at airports

What flights are cancelled today? Latest as snow and fog hit airports

The limit for taking more than 100ml of liquid through airport security will reportedly be “axed” in the UK by summer 2024. Credit: Getty Images

UK airports could axe rules on liquids and laptops by 2024

Heathrow Airport ground staff begin 72-hour strike

The best and worst UK airports have been named by Which? (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

UK’s worst airport named as passengers brand it ‘shambolic’

Flights for half-term holidays are 42% more expensive on average than before the coronavirus pandemic, Which? says (Photo: Getty Images)

Flights for half-term holidays ‘42% more expensive than pre-pandemic

Elizabeth line to expand from November with trains from Heathrow

British Airways saw almost one third of all its flights from Heathrow Airport delayed in the early months of this year. Photo: Getty

Another 10,000 flights have been cancelled by British Airways

British Airways has suspended selling short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week (Photo: Getty Images)

British Airways stops selling short-haul flight tickets from Heathrow

Heathrow Airport staff

Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport: season 8 release date announced

BA Heathrow staff call off strike after accepting pay offer

Gatwick Airport has hired hundreds of new security staff to ease queues and delays (Photo: Getty Images)

Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer travel chaos