Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines Delta Air Lines

Branson opposes Heathrow plan to move Delta from Terminal 3, separating it from Virgin Atlantic

Richard Branson has criticized Heathrow’s plan to relocate Delta Air Lines from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 in 2028. The move would separate Delta from joint-venture partner Virgin Atlantic at the airport; Delta is reportedly considering legal action over the terminal changes.

Discovered 2026-11-06T08:34:49.357736-08:00 | 2026-11-06T08:34:49.357736-08:00

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The proposed 2028 relocation would separate Delta and Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow, affecting how the joint-venture partners coordinate their airport presence.
Delta’s reported consideration of legal action signals that the terminal plan could become a dispute between the airline and Heathrow.

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Cranky Flier nbr.co.nz