Being the busiest airport in United Kingdom, the Heathrow sees more international passengers than any other. The airport is about 24 km from central London, to its West. The site was originally used as an airbase during WW I. the airport was privatized in 1987. There were close to 68 million passengers in 2007; more than 480,000 flight movements were recorded. In January 2008, there was a minor mishap involving a British Airways Boeing 777-236ER; 18 passengers suffered minor injuries.
The Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect are excellent ways of getting to the airport. London Underground Piccadilly Line serves the airport. National Express provides long-distance coaches. M4 Motorway and A4 road or M25 Motorway and A30 road lead you to the airport. There are even bicycle routes.
It has 5 terminals and is the primary hub of bmi, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways. Some of the other airlines are Croatia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air France, and Air India. A sixth terminal is expected to aid the airport to handle 115 million passengers annually.

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