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Article: BA announces delay on moving long-haul flights to Heathrow's Terminal 5.
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- April 11, 2008
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British Airways has announced that the moving of most of its long-haul flights to the new GBP4.3bn Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, London, UK, has been delayed until June 2008.
BA boss Willie Walsh said it was sensible to ensure Terminal 5 is operating at a consistently high standard before the flights, which include 60 arrivals and 60 departures per day, are moved.
Most of the airline's long-haul flights were due to move from Terminal 4 to the new terminal on 30 April. The delay will affect other airlines, including the Star Team Alliance which incorporates Air France-KLM, Delta ...