Heathrow Express Suspended for 48-Hours Over Christmas Engineering Blockade
Christmas Day Fog Triggers 1,493 Flight Delays at Heathrow and European Hubs
Heathrow Leads Europe-Wide Boxing-Day Flight Disruption: 469 Delays, 33 Cancellations
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AA Warns 19.7 Million Boxing-Day Car Journeys Will Collide with Rail Engineering Works
Nearly 20 million UK car journeys are expected on Boxing Day amid simultaneous rail engineering works, raising the risk of missed flights and tight immigration appointment windows. International assignees should pre-book road transfers and allow extra time for airport trips.
1,493 Flight Delays and 21 Cancellations Hit Heathrow and Other Hubs on Christmas Day
Thick morning fog and French ATC staffing gaps caused nearly 1,500 delays and 21 cancellations across Europe on 25 December, with Heathrow worst hit. Business travellers should verify same-day connections and understand differing UK-vs-EU compensation rules.
Heathrow Express Suspended 25–26 December for Major Engineering Blockade
Heathrow Express is not running on 25 or 26 December because of planned engineering works between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington, forcing travellers to use the slower Elizabeth Line or road options and adding 45 minutes to typical transfer times.