London Heathrow Airport has announced plans to relocate the arrival and departure terminals of five airlines in order to make maximum use of terminal capacity. The relocations will be carried out over two years.
Japan Airlines (JAL), Delta Air Lines, and Finnair will move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4. China Southern Airlines will move from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5, while LATAM Airlines will move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2.
A Heathrow spokesperson commented, “Following consultation with our airline customers, Heathrow has developed a clear plan to make the best use of our current terminal capacity, deliver a better overall experience for passengers, strengthen operational resilience, and create room for growth.”
As capacity constraints continue amid rising demand, the airport aims to reduce costs by improving passenger flows, increasing processing capacity at each terminal, and easing congestion. Heathrow has already announced plans to modernize and expand its terminals, and says it needs to make effective use of its existing facilities until then.
Following discussions of several scenarios over the past three years, 81% of airlines supported the final decision. The final plan requires the fewest airline moves and the lowest capital investment. Similar reviews are being carried out at major airports around the world, allowing quieter periods at terminals to be used more effectively.
Heathrow operates four terminals, from Terminal 2 through Terminal 5. Terminal 2 is mainly used by Star Alliance member airlines, Terminal 3 by oneworld member airlines, Terminal 4 by SkyTeam member airlines, and Terminal 5 primarily by British Airways.
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