11-Sep-2009 11:48 AM
Heathrow Airport reports 0.3% rise in Aug-2009 pax numbers
UK's BAA reports (10-Sep-09) the following traffic highlights in Aug-2009:
- Passenger Numbers: 14.4 million, -3.1% year-on-year;
- London Heathrow: 6.4 million, +0.3%;
- London Gatwick: 3.7 million, -4.6% ;
- London Stansted: 2.2 million, -7.8%;
- Cargo volume: 134,431 tonnes, -7.5%;
- Aircraft movements: 108,604, -5.2%;
BAA: "Heathrow's traffic performance in July and August was good. The airport benefits from being the hub of a strong international route network, which is important both socially and economically…However, industry conditions remain difficult. A continuation of the improving trend at Heathrow depends on business travellers re-establishing face-to-face contact with global markets," Colin Matthews, BAA's Chief executive, Source: BAA, 10-Sep-2009.