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Luton airport expansion approved by government
Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply before shutdown
Airport boss Thomas Woldbye apologises to the passengers whose journeys were disrupted last month.

Auckland Airport found to be over-charging by $190m, set to drop airline charges
A Commerce Commission report into the Airport’s price setting between 2022 and 2027 concluded their forecast revenue is excessive.

Woman caught at Auckland Airport with 15kg of meth in suitcase, Customs says
The 23-year-old woman was arrested after her checked-in baggage was searched, where it is alleged 14 individually vacuum-sealed packages containing a white crystal substance were uncovered.

Flight disruptions as thick fog covers Christchurch
The airport confirmed the operations centre had been warned of fog disruptions.

Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.

Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.

Watch: Acrid smoke and empty runways - scene at the airport
The BBC's Charlotte Gallagher reports from Heathrow Airport which is going to be closed all day.

What we know so far
Flights around the world are facing disruption after a fire at a nearby substation caused a power outage at the airport.

Watch: Eyewitness videos show towering flames at substation
London's Heathrow Airport is closing Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a nearby fire at an electricity substation.

Airport workers arrested after allegedly smuggling 58kg of meth off international flight
Customs identified suspicious activity within the airport precinct leading to investigations revealing the alleged 58kg importation.

Breakdown stalls traffic in Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel during school rush
A breakdown blocked the middle and left lanes going Southbound in the tunnel towards the airport on Thursday afternoon.

Auckland airport overcharging: 'Prices will still rise to pay for development'
Auckland Airport is cutting its fees after it was found it is overcharging by almost $200m.

Auckland Airport lowering planned price increases after overcharging by $190 million
The airport has announced it will lower its price planned increases as a result.

AIA - DRP Strike Price and AUD FX Rate for 1H25 dividend
Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) advises that the strike price for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) operating in respect of the dividend payable on 4 April 2025 has been set at NZ $7.6894 per share. The strike price is inclusi

Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Auckland after mechanical fault
Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.

Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?
What are you entitled to if your flight is cancelled due to the fire that has led to the airport's closure?

Three Auckland airport workers face charges after seizure of meth worth up to $22m
Three workers at Auckland International Airport are facing charges after Customs seized methamphetamine with a potential street value of nearly $22 million.