Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow Airport has lost its status as Europe's busiest airport to Istanbul, citing a decline in passenger numbers and the impact of regional conflicts. The airport is using this shift to bolster its argument for government approval of a third runway expansion.
Heathrow airport’s July passenger total was 1.5% down compared with the same month last year. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Heathrow airport’s July passenger total was 1.5% down compared with the same month last year. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Heathrow airport Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport West London airport reports 7.86 million passengers in July, compared with 8.15 million for Istanbul
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