Temporary Heathrow terminal to open for Olympics

Heathrow Airport has announced it will open a temporary Games Terminal to help handle the “massive challenge” of the Olympics.

Foreigners travelling to the UK for the 2012 London Olympics will be happy to know that Heathrow Airport has unveiled plans to build a temporary terminal to deal with increased demand from departing athletes after the games finish. This means the other terminals and immigration checks at Heathrow will be more accessible to travellers and, hopefully, less congested than would otherwise be the case.

After the end of the Olympic Games the ‘Games Terminal’ will be the departure point for an estimated 10,100 athletes. It is needed to help manage the anticipated surge in passenger numbers, resulting in an increase in the number of immigration and visa checks, and an increase in baggage volume. According to Heathrow airport, the day after the London Olympics closing ceremony, August 13, is likely to be the busiest day in the airport's history.