Heathrow posts new record for passenger capacity
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A record 6.77 million passengers (+2.9% on September 2014) travelled through Heathrow on 40,292 flights in September 2015, making it the busiest September on record for passenger volumes.
Larger, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for passenger growth. Seats per aircraft increased 2.0% to 208.9 while passengers per aircraft rose 1.2% to 167.9
Within emerging markets, passenger volumes were particularly strong to Mexico, which was up 16.5%, China up 11.9% and to the Middle East, which was up 7.2% as carriers continue to benefit from new A380 capacity.
Discussing the results, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye, said: “With Heathrow expansion, we have a once in a generation opportunity to create 180,000 jobs and provide future generations with the sustainable infrastructure they’ll need to keep Britain at the heart of the global economy. The Chancellor called for Britain to build the new roads, railways and runways it needs to prosper. Heathrow is ready to build – let’s make it happen.”
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