Airlines confirm Heathrow T5 move plans

Carriers that are members of the oneworld alliance have announced details of their move plans ahead of the opening of Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5.

As is already known, British Airways will move the majority of its operations to the new terminal, which is scheduled to open at the end of March. Its remaining flights - mainly short-haul services to European destinations - will move to Terminal 3.

Meanwhile, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, Iberia and Qantas will operate all of their flights from Terminal 3.

The moves will take place throughout 2008 and in early 2009. Other plans for the new terminal include the opening of the largest suite of airline lounges in the world for first class, Club World, Club Europe and Gold and Silver Executive Club passengers flying with British Airways.

New lounges will also be built in Terminal 3, which will be available for use by British Airways' first and business class customers and premium flyers with Qantas, Finnair and Iberia.

Terminal 5 will see up to 35 million passengers use its facilities every year. The floor area of the main building is equivalent to that of 50 football pitches.

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