Heathrow welcomes record 39.9 million passengers in H1 2025 amid strong demand for Asia and Middle East routes
LONDON: Heathrow (SP) Limited recorded its busiest-ever first-half period in 2025, welcoming 39.9 million passengers despite geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds, the airport operator said Wednesday. The uptick was driven by increased long-haul travel, particularly to Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern destinations, while transatlantic traffic remained robust. The UK’s largest airport reported a 1.9% rise in…