Travelling through London Heathrow?

[Surrey_Pirates]

Hi

Just wanted to let people know of the various airline moves at Heathrow that will be commencing June 2014. This is due to the new Terminal 2 opening.

Moving from and to

Airline moves at a glance

Moves may be subject to change

 

Aegean

23 July 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Aer Lingus

9 July 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Air Canada

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Air China

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

ANA

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Air New Zealand

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Asiana Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Austrian

1 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Avianca

2 July 2014 (First flight 4 July 2014) New entrant to Terminal 2

Brussels Airlines

15 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Croatia Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Egyptair

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Ethiopian Airways

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

EVA Air

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Germanwings

8 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

LOT Polish Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Lufthansa

1 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

SAS Scandinavian Airline

10 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Singapore Airlines

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

South African Airways

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

SWISS

15 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

TAP Portugal

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Thai Airways

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Turkish Airlines

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

United Airlines

4 June 2014 from Terminal 1 and 4 to Terminal 2

US Airways

24 June 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3

Virgin Atlantic Little Red

10 September 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Hope it helps someone! NOTE- It is only Virgin Little Red (domestic service) that will be in Terminal 2. The international side of Virgin remains in Terminal 3

[gottagocit]

Hi

Just wanted to let people know of the various airline moves at Heathrow that will be commencing June 2014. This is due to the new Terminal 2 opening.

Moving from and to

Airline moves at a glance

Moves may be subject to change

 

Aegean

23 July 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Aer Lingus

9 July 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Air Canada

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Air China

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

ANA

18 June 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Air New Zealand

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Asiana Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Austrian

1 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Avianca

2 July 2014 (First flight 4 July 2014) New entrant to Terminal 2

Brussels Airlines

15 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Croatia Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Egyptair

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Ethiopian Airways

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

EVA Air

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Germanwings

8 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

LOT Polish Airlines

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Lufthansa

1 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

SAS Scandinavian Airline

10 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Singapore Airlines

17 September 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

South African Airways

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

SWISS

15 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

TAP Portugal

22 October 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Thai Airways

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Turkish Airlines

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

United Airlines

4 June 2014 from Terminal 1 and 4 to Terminal 2

US Airways

24 June 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3

Virgin Atlantic Little Red

10 September 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2

Hope it helps someone! NOTE- It is only Virgin Little Red (domestic service) that will be in Terminal 2. The international side of Virgin remains in Terminal 3

 

Good tip for those who think they know which terminal they're arriving in

[turnip eater]

I read somewhere that they are changing the name of (the new) Terminal two to the Queen's Terminal, just to confuse matters more:eek:

 

......or even ....... Terminal 2 The Queen's Terminal

Edited May 20, 2014 by turnip eater

[LHT28]

I never know what terminal we land at for LHR many times we are on the tarmac & bused to a terminal :eek:

[JPRLHR]

I read somewhere that they are changing the name of (the new) Terminal two to the Queen's Terminal, just to confuse matters more:eek:

 

......or even ....... Terminal 2 The Queen's Terminal

 

Terminal Two / The Queens Terminal is the name they're using and you can use either/or.

 

The reason for this is that in between T1 and the old T2 was the Queens Building which was an administrative block and also the public viewing gallery. That's where all the pictures of thousands of screaming girls were taken when The Beatles flew anywhere. As a claim to fame, my father designed the fence around the top of the viewing area and it even had a plaque there for a short while with his name on it. The space taken up by the old QB is now all part of the new T2.

 

The original Queens Building was opened in 1955 by HRH.

[turnip eater]

Terminal Two / The Queens Terminal is the name they're using and you can use either/or.

 

The reason for this is that in between T1 and the old T2 was the Queens Building which was an administrative block and also the public viewing gallery. That's where all the pictures of thousands of screaming girls were taken when The Beatles flew anywhere. As a claim to fame, my father designed the fence around the top of the viewing area and it even had a plaque there for a short while with his name on it. The space taken up by the old QB is now all part of the new T2.

 

The original Queens Building was opened in 1955 by HRH.

 

Surely using two names is adding more confusion for passengers who do not use LHR on a regular basis....or is that the plan:p

[Globaliser]

The original Queens Building was opened in 1955 by HRH.

I think she was already HM by 1955! ;)

Surely using two names is adding more confusion for passengers who do not use LHR on a regular basis....or is that the plan

We'll have to see how it goes, but I expect T2 to be referred to as T2 for all day-to-day purposes. It's how it's coded in airline systems, and it's how Heathrow's signage is set up.

[Lanwood]

Thanks for the updated info Surrey Pirates.

[Crystabel]

Thank you for the post. Many of us flying into Heathrow in the next few months really appreciate the information.

[Cotswold Eagle]

Here's the link to this information on the Heathrow website (it may change over time):

 

http://www.heathrowairport.com/flight-information/airline-moves

 

Terminal 2 is going to be home to all Star Alliance airlines.

[Globaliser]

Avianca

2 July 2014 (First flight 4 July 2014) New entrant to Terminal 2

...

EVA Air

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

...

Thai Airways

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

Turkish Airlines

2 July 2014 from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

For anyone who may be travelling on any of these airlines in the next few days or weeks, please check your operating terminal carefully, both with the airline and on the airport's website.

 

There are reports that this batch of moves has been delayed, as a precautionary response to the baggage system problems that have been affecting Terminal 5 over the last few weeks.

[Globaliser]

There are reports that this batch of moves has been delayed ...

It now appears to be Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines whose moves are being deferred. Thai is quoting August as the new likely move date.

 

Avianca and EVA Air should still move as planned on Wednesday (and Avianca doesn't start operating until Friday anyway).

[gato4]

Thank you so much for this information. Had I not seen it, we would have been at the wrong terminal for pick up.

 

 

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[frantic36]

I am not sure to attach it to this thread or start a new one. But just to let people know that someone mentioned last week in a blog that transiting through London and also departing London there is further restrictions with security.

 

All electronic devices......ipad, phones & laptops (and maybe e-readers) need to have a charge in them so they can check they can be turned on. My techy sons tell me this is most likely because they could hide bomb components if not able to be turned on. They will not allow you to take them with you if they can't be turned on.

 

This was also sent to me by my TA yesterday by Emirates.

 


Dear Agent,

Travellers to the UK, USA and Canada are required to demonstrate that their electronic and battery powered devices switch on at Dubai International airport, including telephones, laptops , tablets and e-books. This means charging your devices before arriving at the airport.

 

All passengers will still be required to follow instructions for electronic devices for take-off and landing. Please read the below frequently asked questions related to this recently implemented security measure:



 

Will all baggage be screened for electronic devices? 
Screening only applies to hand and carry-on baggage.

 



Who will be doing the screening? Where? 
Emirates Group Security will be screening travellers at the boarding gates for flights departing 
to destinations in the UK, US or Canada.

 



What if I can’t power up my electronic device? 
You will not be allowed to board your flight, unless you choose to leave the device behind. 
These regulations are specified by the authorities of the three countries. There are no facilities 
to keep devices in storage. 



 

Does this mean that we need more pre-boarding time for flights heading to these countries?
 No. Current pre-boarding times are as normal for Emirates departures.

 

Emirates is complying with new security requirements from the UK and US Governments, so please ensure that items you bring with you are fully powered before you arrive at the airport.

 

Full information*on all our Emirates Special Offers, local procedures and latest news can 
be found on our dedicated*agents website.*Thank you for your continued support.*
Emirates 
Level 17, 1 York Street
Sydney.**NSW.* 2000

 

Maybe just something to be kept in mind for any international plane flights.

 

Cheers, Julie

[Globaliser]

It now appears to be Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines whose moves are being deferred. Thai is quoting August as the new likely move date.

The date now being given for the move of Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines to Terminal 2 is 28 August 2014.

 

As before, please note that only Virgin Atlantic Little Red is moving. Virgin Atlantic long-haul flights remain at T3 and are not moving.

 

In addition, there will be a number of shuffles of British Airways destinations between terminals. Notably, Belfast and Dublin will move from T1 to T5 on 26 October 2014.

 

The current state of the project is as follows:

[b]Completed moves[/b]

[b]Airline                    Date of move        From       To[/b]
Aegean Airlines            23 July 2014        T1         T2
Aer Lingus                 9 July 2014         T1         T2
Air Canada                 18 June 2014        T3         T2
Air China                  18 June 2014        T3         T2
ANA                        18 June 2014        T3         T2
Avianca                    2 July 2014         (New)      T2
EVA Air                    2 July 2014         T3         T2
Sri Lankan Airways         16 July 2014        T4         [b]T3[/b]
United Airlines            4 June 2014         T1 and T4  T2
US Airways                 24 June 2014        T1         [b]T3[/b]

[b]Forthcoming moves by airline[/b]

[b]Airline                     Date of move       From       To[/b]
Air New Zealand             22 October 2014    T1         T2
Asiana Airlines             22 October 2014    T1         T2
Austrian                    1 October 2014     T1         T2
Brussels Airlines           15 October 2014    T1         T2
Croatia Airlines            15 October 2014    T1         T2
Egyptair                    17 September 2014  T3         T2
Ethiopian Airlines          17 September 2014  T3         T2
Germanwings                 8 October 2014     T1         T2
LOT Polish Airlines         15 October 2014    T1         T2
Lufthansa                   1 October 2014     T1         T2
SAS Scandinavian Airlines   10 September 2014  T3         T2
Singapore Airlines          17 September 2014  T3         T2
South African Airways       22 October 2014    T1         T2
SWISS                       15 October 2014    T1         T2
TAP Portugal                22 October 2014    T1         T2
Thai Airways                28 August 2014     T3         T2
Transaero                   26 October 2014    T1         [b]T4[/b]
Turkish Airlines            28 August 2014     T3         T2
Virgin Atlantic Little Red  10 September 2014  T1         T2

[b]Forthcoming moves by date[/b]

[b]Airline                     From       To[/b]
[u]28 August 2014[/u]
Thai Airways                T3         T2
Turkish Airlines            T3         T2
[u]10 September 2014[/u]
SAS Scandinavian Airlines   T3         T2
Virgin Atlantic Little Red  T1         T2
[u]17 September 2014[/u]
Egyptair                    T3         T2
Ethiopian Airlines          T3         T2
Singapore Airlines          T3         T2
[u]1 October 2014[/u]
Austrian                    T1         T2
Lufthansa                   T1         T2
[u]8 October 2014[/u]
Germanwings                 T1         T2
[u]15 October 2014[/u]
Brussels Airlines           T1         T2
Croatia Airlines            T1         T2
LOT Polish Airlines         T1         T2
SWISS                       T1         T2
[u]22 October 2014[/u]
Air New Zealand             T1         T2
Asiana Airlines             T1         T2
South African Airways       T1         T2
TAP Portugal                T1         T2
[u]26 October 2014[/u]
Transaero                   T1         [b]T4[/b]

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the heads up. We actually prefer Heathrow as a connecting airport. We find it easy to get around with lots to do while you wait.

[Keith1010]

Thanks for the information.

Keith