July another record-breaking month for Heathrow

Heathrow welcomed a record 7.29 million passengers in July, a 4.7% year-on-year increase.

Heathrow reported another record-breaking month for passenger traffic in July.
Heathrow reported another record-breaking month for passenger traffic in July.
It also recorded more than a quarter of a million arrivals and departures on three separate days during the month, marking a first for the UK international hub.

The airport’s busiest day on record, which saw 254,375 passengers travel through the airport, was recorded on 31 July.

Larger, quieter, fuller aircraft continued to be a driver for passenger growth at Heathrow. Seats per aircraft increased 2.3% to 209.6 while passengers per aircraft rose 4.1% to 175.6 and load factors increased 1.8% to 83.8%

Within emerging markets, passenger volumes were particularly strong to Mexico which was up 29.5%, China up 13.7% and Brazil up 1.6%. Middle East traffic was also up 13.3% as carriers added new A380s to these segments.

Heathrow continues to welcome the transfer passengers, with year-on-year volumes increasing 2.5%

Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “I agree with the Prime Minister’s comments during the recent trade mission to South East Asia that Britain should be trading more with the rest of the world.

As the UK’s largest port, Heathrow is the beating heart of Britain’s trading network. Our best exports, whether Scottish salmon or life-saving pharmaceuticals, all pass through Heathrow on their way to markets across the globe. With expansion, we can add connections to new markets, opening up the lucrative trade routes that will secure British prosperity over the coming decades.”

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