Heathrow airport hits 8 million passengers in a month as aviation soars
Heathrow recorded busiest day in airport’s history last month
- London Heathrow Airport processed over eight million passengers in August, marking a first for any European airport.
- The airport recorded its busiest-ever day on 1 August, handling more than 270,000 passengers, with Terminal 5 also setting a new single-day record on 22 August.
- This significant growth was primarily driven by expanded routes to Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, while maintaining high punctuality and service standards.
- Overall, UK airports experienced their busiest day since the Covid pandemic on 29 August, with 3,271 departing flights.
- Aviation analysts note strong consumer resilience, with increased bookings to North Africa and Saudi Arabia, though traffic to the US saw a slight decline.