Our year in pictures
2006
18 May EA380 superjumbo lands at Heathrow
25 May OFT launches enquiry into UK airports
31 May Heathrow celebrates 60th Anniversary
5 June Ferrovial secures BAA deal
13 July New CEO for BAA
10 August Security alerts change the face of air travel
15 August BAA delists from London Stock Exchange
21 August Relaxation of security alert - one piece of luggage per customer
16 October Heathrow East planning application submitted
2 November European-wide harmonisation of security restrictions
15 November BAA invests millions in airport security
5 December CAA price proposals announced
7 December Government increases Airport Passenger Duty
12 December BAA responds to airport competition probe
14 December Government reaffirms commitment to expansion
21 December Fog disrupts Christmas travel plans
2007
30 January Stansted second runway - cheaper and greener
5 February BAA responds to CAA's initial price proposals
8 February BAA responds to airport competition probe
8 February Snow causes travel chaos
15 February Transformation of Heathrow Terminal 3 announced
27 March 365 days to opening of Heathrow Terminal 5

