Over the past couple of years, the operators of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have been conducting a terminal occupancy review, which impacts which airlines operate out of which terminals. The results are now in, and five airlines will have to change terminals in 2028. The big losers here are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. Let’s talk a bit about the concept behind this review, and then discuss the results…

Why Heathrow conducts terminal occupancy reviews

Five airlines will have to change terminals at Heathrow

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Why Heathrow conducts terminal occupancy reviews

First for some context, here’s how a spokesperson for Heathrow Airport describes the concept behind these terminal occupancy reviews:

“Occupancy reviews are a normal part of running the airport – it’s how we ensure we make best use of the space that we have.…