Record year for Heathrow

With more than 7 million passengers in December alone - a record for the airport, Heathrow ended 2024 on a high note. The London hub flirted with the 84 million passenger mark last year: yet another record for the hub. New York, Los AngelesDublin and Madrid are among the most popular destinations from the London hub.

While the traffic lights are green, it remains to be seen whether this influx of passengers has put the airport in the red. According toHeathrowBut the platform and its teams were up to the task of welcoming passengers in the best possible conditions. According to figures released in mid-January, 92 % of passengers were able to pass through security checks in less than 5 minutes.
On the strength of these good results, Heathrow is approaching 2025 with legitimate ambition. Airport management is already counting on a new record this year. 84.2 million passengers are expected over the coming months.

" I am proud of all my colleagues and our partners who have worked so hard to offer an exceptional experience to more passengers than ever before. "Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye is delighted. " In 2025, we will continue our journey towards better value for our customers by investing in the kind of facilities our passengers and airlines want. We want to become more innovative so that our airport serves the whole of the UK. "says Thomas Woldbye.