UK airports are preparing for a record-breaking festive travel season as operators plan the highest number of available seats on record, with millions expected over Christmas and New Year and an unusual demand peak on Christmas Day this winter across major hubs.
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UK carriers and airports will operate the highest number of available seats on record and expect millions of travellers across the Christmas–New Year window, with an atypical peak on Christmas Day; this builds on recent monthly highs in the UK system (UK airports record busiest October).
Concentrated volumes will put pressure on terminal throughput, ground handling, baggage and ATC — similar operational strains seen at other peak days — so operators should align staffing, contingency and recovery plans now (Data: Millions expected at DFW and Love Field this Christmas; TSA screens record 3.13 million passengers on Thanksgiving weekend).
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