London Heathrow Airport achieves record-breaking year in 2024, busiest December ever

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London Heathrow Airport closed 2024 with 83.9 million passengers, surpassing the previous 2019 record by 3 million. December 2024 was the busiest December on record, with over 7 million passengers, including 160,000 travellers on Christmas Day, a 13% increase from 2023.

Key Highlights

  • Passenger Traffic: 83.9M in 2024; forecasted to reach 84.2M in 2025.
  • Cargo: Over 1.5 million tonnes transported (+10% compared to 2023).
  • Top Destinations: New York, Los Angeles, Dublin, and Madrid.

Operational Excellence

  • Security: 92% of passengers cleared in under 5 minutes.
  • Upgrades: Multi-million-pound investments in security lanes and resurfacing the southern runway, with no operational disruptions during the busiest summer.

Future Investments

Heathrow plans to invest over £1 billion in 2025 to enhance passenger facilities and maintain its position as the world’s most connected airport.

CEO Thomas Woldbye celebrated the record-breaking achievements, attributing success to the hard work of colleagues and partners. He emphasised Heathrow’s commitment to innovation and delivering value for passengers while supporting the UK’s connectivity and economy.

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