Article from BTNews 30 JUNE 2014
Queen opens T2
On June 26 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the new terminal at London’s Heathrow Airport, unveiling a plaque that names the facility ‘Terminal 2: the Queen’s Terminal’, in recognition of her long association with the airport.
The Queen also opened the former Terminal 2 building that once occupied the same site as the new purpose-built facility back in 1955.
This latest addition to Heathrow airport will house all 23 Star Alliance member airlines that serve the UK’s only hub airport. So far, United, Air Canada, Air China and ANA have successfully commenced operations there and the remaining airlines will move in gradually by November. This schedule ensures each move is as smooth as possible for passengers.
Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance said: “It is terrific to see this new terminal coming to life as our Heathrow home after so many years of careful planning and construction. We are honoured that Her Majesty the Queen has lent her name to this fantastic new facility which will deliver an excellent service to Star Alliance customers at this major hub.”
The £11bn terminal was opened in a ceremony attended by over 1,000 people who were either involved in the construction of the building or are part of the team now working in the new terminal.
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