Heathrow turns 80
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May passenger numbers were just over 1% down year on year, with more than 7.1 million people travelling through the airport. 22 May set a new record for the busiest day in May ever - with 262,000 passengers.
Since its first commercial flight in May 1946, Heathrow has connected nearly three billion passengers across 22 million flights, becoming the world’s most connected hub.
Heathrow's investment to improve journeys is continuing, with a major upgrade of T4 car parks and check-in facilities beginning, the opening of new accessibility services such as an improved assistance area in T2 and trialling autonomous wheelchairs in T3 (a UK airport first).
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “Heathrow has kept Britain connected for 80 years - but today we’re operating at capacity. Demand for travel and trade is strong, and passengers want more choice, better connections and good value. But both short and long-term growth of the UK’s only hub airport is at risk if the CAA delay necessary investment.
“With the Government focused on growth, our privately funded, proven, deliverable plans are ready, and the only ones that can unlock new capacity and long-term benefits for passengers and the UK.”
