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