Heathrow April passenger traffic falls 5 percent
Heathrow Airport reported a 5 percent decline in April passenger numbers to 6.7 million as the conflict in Iran led to a 50 percent drop in Middle East traffic. While transfer passenger numbers rose 10 percent, the airport plans to update its 2026 forecast in June to reflect the ongoing disruption.
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Heathrow Airport passenger numbers fell 5% to 6.7 million in April as conflict in Iran disrupted global travel routes. Middle East traffic plunged 50% while transfer passenger numbers rose 10% as travelers rerouted through the United Kingdom. This short-term disruption highlights the vulnerability of European hub airports to regional instability.
