International Airport Review
Gabriel Higgins
11 March 2025
Heathrow continues to grow with record passenger numbers, highlighting its commitment to decarbonisation and expansion plans while supporting the UK economy.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) continues to progress towards its net-zero goals as demand grows, with February marking a record month for passenger traffic. The airport served over 5.7 million passengers, including a 7% increase in traffic to the USA and Canada. This was the busiest February ever, with daily passengers exceeding 200,000 for the twelfth consecutive month. Winter sunseekers flocked to destinations like the Caribbean, Italy, and Greece, while business hubs such as Delhi, Dubai, Mumbai, and Riyadh saw high load factors.
LHR remains committed to supporting the UK economy while reducing its environmental impact. The 2024 Sustainability Report highlighted a 7.5% reduction in carbon emissions in the air and 15% on the ground since 2019, keeping it on track for its 2030 targets. The airport also aims to reach 3% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) usage this year, surpassing the Government’s target by one percentage point.
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