UK. London Heathrow Airport served 39.8 million passengers in the first six months, a rise of +7.4% year-on-year.
In June, the figure reached 7.4 million, up by +5.6%. The same month included the airport’s busiest day ever on 30 June with 268,000 passengers. For the first time in Heathrow history, June saw back to back days of more than 260,000 passengers a day and a record five days in total over the 260,000 mark.
The airport company noted that over 90,000 Team Heathrow colleagues are now working at the airport, more than ever before. Airlines and ground handlers are partnering on an ‘On time together’ campaign to maximise punctuality.
Newly appointed food & beverage ambassadors are signposting passengers to the options available across Heathrow. These include the newly launched English wine bar The Vinery and all-day dining offer Jones the Grocer in Terminal 2. One of the busiest Starbucks in the country has been recently refreshed in Terminal 5.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “June has seen more Heathrow records shattered including serving more passengers in a single day than ever before. I want to thank all my colleagues who went the extra mile to make sure the 268,000 passengers travelling on the busiest day had a smooth, stress-free journey. I am thrilled these efforts have been recognised by ACI Europe, highly commending Heathrow in the recent Best Airport awards. We have started summer as we mean to go on.” ✈
