Heathrow abandons capacity cap for holiday period

Heathrow reports that it served 5.9 million passengers in October, 84% of 2019 levels. Year to date the UK airport has served 50 million passengers, 74% of 2019 levels. The airport reports that the leisure market has been buoyant thanks to the half term getaway, with the airport reporting its busiest day since July. Heathrow also noted the gradual return of business travellers. Strong recovery in the Middle East and Central Asia seen in October is expected to continue into November, said Heathrow. Passenger service levels have been steadily improving, says Heathrow, which is planning investments of over £4bn in