Heathrow predicts busy Christmas but warns over future demand

Airport remained Europe's busiest in summer though passenger numbers were below pre-Covid level

Heathrow is expecting a busy Christmas travel period but has warned that future demand for air travel remains uncertain, partly as a result of the worsening economic outlook.

Almost 5.8 million passengers travelled through the airport in September, making it Europe's busiest during the summer, as customers jetted off after the end of Covid travel restrictions. However, passenger levels remained 15% below pre-pandemic levels in 2019.