Nigel Wicking

Nigel Wicking

executive United Kingdom

Nigel Wicking is the chief executive of the Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee, which represents over 90 airlines, including major carriers like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. He was recently in the news for addressing the significant disruptions caused by the closure of Heathrow airport due to a fire at a nearby electricity substation, which affected approximately 1,300 flights and 250,000 passengers. Wicking expressed concerns about the inadequate communication from the airport and hinted at the possibility of legal action if a satisfactory settlement regarding the incurred costs is not reached.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
40,115
Power
1,600$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.05% +10% 67,886,011 39,976 $2,700,000 1,590$
Iceland 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 341,243 139 $24,000 10$
Totals 3 68,227,254 40,115 $2,724,000 1,600$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Nigel Wicking, the executive director of Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, expressed his concerns to a British parliamentary committee. 6

Morgunblaðið: Heathrow fékk aðvörun nokkrum dögum fyrir lokun

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Nigel Wicking, the boss of Heathrow Airline Operators' Committee, raised concerns about the power supply resilience to Heathrow before the shutdown. 6

BBC: Airlines warned Heathrow about power supply days before shutdown

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Nigel Wicking is the chief executive of Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee representing more than 90 airlines. 6

The Guardian: Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown | Heathrow airport