Heathrow celebrates record passenger numbers, targets more growth
Heathrow Airport served a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024, marking an increase of 4.7 million compared to 2023 and 3 million more than the pre-pandemic figures in 2019. It is forecasted to serve 84.2 million passengers in 2025.
In 2024, Heathrow Airport set a record by handling 83.9 million passengers, an increase of 4.7 million from the previous year. This figure also surpasses the 2019 pre-pandemic numbers by 3 million. According to BBC News, the airport anticipates serving 84.2 million passengers in 2025.
Heathrow plans to invest over 1 billion pounds to adapt the airport to future requirements. Thomas Woldbye, the airport's CEO, highlighted the aim of providing better value for customers through infrastructure development.
Woldbye mentioned that in 2025, the airport will continue investing in facilities expected by passengers and airlines. Heathrow is focused on developing to meet the increasing demands of travellers.
