Heathrow passengers face more uncertainty as capacity cap extended

Loss-making airport says restricting numbers to 100,000 a day is reducing last-minute cancellations

Heathrow airport has extended its 100,000 passenger a day cap for another six weeks as the aviation sector continues to struggle to meet increased demand for travel amid staffing shortages.

The capacity limit was initially meant to last until 11 September, but that date was pushed back on Monday to 29 October, overlapping with the autumn half-term break for most schools.