Originally Called London Airport: The Story Behind Heathrow’s Name Change

Did you know that London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Europe’s busiest airport and one of the world’s most popular airports, was once called “London Airport?” While London and Heathrow have become synonymous today, this has not always been the case. The airport adopted its current name in 1966, 20 years after its establishment. Simple Flying explores London Heathrow aircraft’s history and what led to its renaming.

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