Heathrow Airport forecasts a 90% decrease in passenger numbers in April 2020. The airport moved to single runway operations on 6 April, while consolidating into Terminals 2 and 5 only. Amanda Owen, Health and Safety Director, Heathrow, explains what steps the airport is taking to prepare for the return of regular operations post-COVID-19.
“Our objective is to play our part as the UK’s biggest port and keep vital supply lines open as we work to battle this crisis. Even as passenger numbers have decreased and travel bans have temporarily suspended all non-essential travel, we have been working to facilitate repatriations of people stranded abroad and have upscaled our cargo operations to ensure the quick delivery of vital medical supplies to our National Health Service.
“Once this pandemic is overcome, aviation will be key to restarting the economy. This is why we are taking a number of measures to protect the business during this time as this will ensure that Heathrow remains ready and able to play its part in the UK’s economic recovery.”....more