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    Heathrow slowdown as British Airways lengthens connection times

    by Simon Calder Jan 09, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Simon Calder

    Stress levels at Heathrow Terminal 5 are set to reduce... but some British Airways passengers will be waiting significantly longer for connections.

    The airline is to increase the minimum connection time (MCT) at Heathrow from an hour to 75 minutes, to reduce the risk – and commercial cost – of missed onward flights.

    By lengthening connections, the airline hopes fewer passengers will end up being stranded or

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