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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the new home of Star Alliance at London’s Heathrow Airport, unveiling a plaque that names the facility “Terminal 2: the Queen’s Terminal,” in recognition of her long association with the airport. Britain’s Queen, who last year celebrated the 60th anniversary of her coronation, also opened the former Terminal 2 building that once occupied the same site as the new purpose-built facility back in 1955. This latest addition to Heathrow airport will house all 23 Star Alliance member airlines that serve the UK’s only hub airport, including Air Canada. Pictured, staff in uniform from Star Alliance airlines stand in front of the entrance to Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal. (CNW Group/STAR ALLIANCE)