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Drivers dropping off passengers at Heathrow Airport will now be charged £5 as part of new rules that come into force today (1 November). But there is a way around it if you have slightly more time on your hands. Here's all you need to know.
24 March 2022
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Four UK airports are in the process of installing free drinking water fountains in their departure lounges following a MoneySavingExpert campaign, and a further two are considering it. But half of UK international airports still don't offer free water fountains to passengers.
10 July 2018
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British Airways will introduce a new boarding policy from December, but despite reports claiming it'll force those with hand-luggage only tickets to board last, it insists that decision has not yet been made.
20 November 2017
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Ryanair has postponed plans to cut its cabin baggage allowance until after Christmas.
24 October 2017
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If you're jetting off for a short break with hand luggage only, you may be surprised to find some UK airports make you put cosmetics such as lipstick, eye liner and solid deodorant in your 'liquids' bag when you take them through security. Here's how to pack to make sure you don't fall foul of the rules.
24 August 2017
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MoneySavingExpert.com is calling on 18 UK international airports to offer free drinking water fountains to passengers in their departure lounges.
26 July 2017
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British Airways passengers who were caught in the Bank Holiday IT failure are beginning to receive compensation and refunds - but it's thought tens of thousands could be eligible to claim.
29 May 2017
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More than 10,000 passengers flying in and out of London Heathrow have been affected by cancellations and delays after thick fog swept across Europe's busiest airport this morning. If your flight's been cancelled you should be able to claim a refund or rebook, but you may have to grin and bear it if you've been delayed.
23 January 2017
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British Airways is extending its cut-price hand luggage-only fares to include some short-haul flights from Heathrow and London City airports.
11 September 2013
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Freezing fog has played havoc with air travel this morning, but if your flight has been cancelled, you're still entitled to a refund or an alternative trip, plus possible compensation.
12 December 2012

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