US EditionHeathrow records busiest February after ‘bumper half-term’
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Heathrow records busiest February after ‘bumper half-term’
Some 5.8 million passengers travelled through its four terminals last month.
London-Heathrow signed the most frequent month of February in its history, with 5.8 million passengers, about 110,000 more than a year earlier (+1.9%). This level was driven by very busy mid-quarter school holidays, combined with the flows linked to the Chinese New Year and the deployment of larger and better-filled aircraft by the companies. However, this performance is part of a context where Heathrow, close to the saturation of its two tracks…
Heathrow has recorded its busiest February with almost 6 million passengers travelling through its terminals.
The airport says that's 110,000 more than the same month last year. Bosses say it’s largely down to increased travel demand during half-term and Chinese New Year. Meanwhile, annual profits at Gatwick have slumped after a drop in short-haul flight passengers. It's reported pre-tax earnings of around £423million which is down 7.3%
Heathrow Airport welcomes 5.8 million passengers in busiest February on record
UK. London Heathrow Airport served 5.8 million passengers last month, recording its busiest February yet and a +1.9% increase year-on-year, according to the airport’s latest traffic figures. The UK’s largest gateway attributed the boost to the half-term holiday period and travel linked to Chinese New Year celebrations. Airlines responded to strong demand by operating larger and fuller aircrafts, helping lift passenger numbers by 110,000 compare…
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