RushXo

Everything that catches travellers out at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted this autumn and winter, in one place. Most missed flights and airport arguments come down to the same handful of things: the wrong terminal, a surprise forecourt fee, a check-in desk that closed earlier than expected, or a train that didn't run. Here's the short version of what you need to know before your next trip from a London airport. 1. Know your Heathrow terminal Heathrow has four passenger terminals, and they are not all in the same place. As a general guide (always confirm on your boarding pass, because allocations change): Terminal 2: mostly Star Alliance, typically United, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada and Swiss. Terminal 3: long-haul names such as Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Delta, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Terminal 4: largely SkyTeam and partners, typically KLM, Air France, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines. T4 is on the south side, separate from the central ...