Heathrow records busiest February after ‘bumper half-term’

Heathrow records busiest February after ‘bumper half-term’

Some 5.8 million passengers travelled through its four terminals last month.

Heathrow has recorded its busiest February with almost 6 million passengers travelling through its terminals.

The airport says that's 110,000 more than the same month last year. Bosses say it’s largely down to increased travel demand during half-term and Chinese New Year. Meanwhile, annual profits at Gatwick have slumped after a drop in short-haul flight passengers. It's reported pre-tax earnings of around £423million which is down 7.3%

Heathrow Airport welcomes 5.8 million passengers in busiest February on record

UK. London Heathrow Airport served 5.8 million passengers last month, recording its busiest February yet and a +1.9% increase year-on-year, according to the airport’s latest traffic figures. The UK’s largest gateway attributed the boost to the half-term holiday period and travel linked to Chinese New Year celebrations.  Airlines responded to strong demand by operating larger and fuller aircrafts, helping lift passenger numbers by 110,000 compare…