London Underground strike action: 21-24 April

Due to planned strike action, there will be little to no service across all London Underground services, including the Piccadilly line to Heathrow, between 21 and 24 April 2026

 

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, and local bus services will run as normal on these days. Please plan your journey prior to travelling to Heathrow, and allow for extra time where necessary, as these services will be busier than normal. 

 

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How Heathrow set up Christmas trees

Heathrow
Behind the scenes,

Have you ever wondered how one of the world’s busiest and most connected airports manage to put up the most spectacular and sparkly Christmas trees for travelling passengers to enjoy? If the answer is yes, then you’ve come to right place.

The dedicated team get to work late in the cold night after the hustle and bustle of travellers has died down and the magic of Christmas can come to life. The tall, purple trees stand proudly as they welcome holidaymakers into the terminal doors, allowing them to get that first taste of festive fun as they start their next adventure.