Tag Archives: airport

My Preferred Cup of Coffee for My Joburg Layover (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2016-02-08 by tikichris

I’m back from a trip to Namibia in Southern Africa, where I spent about two weeks on a self-drive safari. Yes, I had a blast – and would highly recommend a trip to this vast desert country for anyone interested … Continue reading →

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Richard Wilson’s Slipstream at Heathrow Terminal 2

Posted on 2014-04-26 by tikichris

Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal – isn’t to reopen officially until 4 June when a United Airlines flight from Chicago is scheduled to land at the new building in the early morning. Most striking of its features is Slipstream, a 77 tonne, 78 metre twisted aluminium sculpture by British artist Richard Wilson suspended in the air 18 metres above ground in the entrance court of the terminal. Continue reading →

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Heathrow’s New Terminal 2 to Open This June (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-02-09 by tikichris

After 54 years of service, Heathrow’s Terminal 2 closed in 2009. But come this June, a newly named “Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal” is set to reopen. Despite being built in the center of one of the world’s busiest airports, … Continue reading →

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Olympic Record Breaking Summer for Heathrow Airport Expected (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-02-09 by tikichris

It looks like this summer’s going to be a busy one at London’s Heathrow Airport. An estimated 80% of all visitors with flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to pass through the airport. That’s almost 60,000 passengers including 12,850 athletes and 14,700 accredited media as well as marketing partners, officials and – of course – the spectators. To ensure that these visitors’ first experience of London and the UK before the Olympics will be a positive one, the British Airports Authority (BAA) is upping its game to deal with the high volume of flyers. Continue reading →

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Heathrow Express (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-17 by tikichris

Heathrow Express CheapOair, November 17, 2011 Heathrow Express is the fastest and most convenient way to get to and from London Heathrow Airport and Central London. With no traffic jams, taxi queues, or multiple stops to slow you down, you (along … Continue reading →