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Heathrow CEO urges UK government to back a third runway as more than 40 airlines seek slots

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Heathrow says more than 40 airlines are seeking access to slots as pressure grows for airport expansion. The push comes as the airport reports a 2.3% year-on-year fall in passenger numbers to 7.2 million last month, with traffic to and from the Middle East plunging.

Discovered 2026-10-12T00:34:53.063272-07:00 | 2026-10-12T00:34:53.063272-07:00

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  • More than 40 airlines seeking Heathrow slots signals demand for scarce capacity, sharpening the strategic stakes around the airport’s expansion plans.
  • Passenger numbers fell 2.3% year on year to 7.2 million last month as Middle East traffic plunged, illustrating how demand can shift even as airlines seek access.

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