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Heathrow Reports 1.2% May Passenger Drop Despite Busiest Day
Heathrow said 7.1 million passengers passed through in May, while Middle East travel fell 31% as the Iran war continued to disrupt demand.
- Heathrow Airport reported a 1.2% drop in passenger numbers last month to 7.1 million, despite recording its busiest ever day with 262,000 passengers on May 22.
- Ongoing impacts of the Iran war on international travel drove the decline, with Middle East passenger numbers falling 31% and domestic traffic dropping 1.9%.
- The decline marks an improvement on the 5.3% drop seen in April, when Heathrow said the conflict caused some "short-term disruption" to operations.
- Heathrow criticized the Civil Aviation Authority for proposing cuts to investment plans, claiming the regulator risks taking Britain backwards and weakening competitiveness.
- Celebrating its 80th birthday last month, Heathrow now operates at capacity while hoping to secure planning permission by 2029 to build a third runway.
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Heathrow hits record May day as Iran war sends Middle East passenger numbers down 31% | The latest National and International News
Stefan Rousseau Heathrow Airport saw passenger numbers drop in May despite recording its busiest day ever for the month, as the Iran war continues to disrupt international travel. The west London airport handled 7.1 million passengers across its four terminals last month, down 1.2% compared to May 2025. UK passenger numbers fell 1.9%, while Middle East travellers dropped 31% as the ongoing conflict keeps many routes affected. The decline marks a…
International travelers contribute to the continued increase in passenger numbers.
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