An international federation of airport authorities
Heathrow reports July traffic near 7.86 million, down 1.5% from last year, while Istanbul remains Europe’s busiest hub. The airport argues expansion is essential to restore UK leadership and support growth after a summer peak, with new routes from ITA Airways, Alaska Airlines and Riyadh Air highlighting demand.
Heathrow has announced plans to expand capacity, aiming for a 150 million passenger annual figure. The airport highlights continued demand and must secure government approval while faces competing priorities across the UK. The latest figures show July passenger traffic near capacity, with Istanbul rising as a rival hub.