Heathrow, depăşit de Istanbul în clasamentul celor mai aglomerate aeroporturi din Europa. „Trebuie extins” • Newsweek România

Heathrow Airport has lost its title as the busiest airport in Europe to Istanbul, prompting calls for expansion. In July, Heathrow served 7.86 million passengers, while Istanbul recorded 8.15 million. The decline in Heathrow's passenger numbers is attributed to various factors, including a 20.2% drop in Middle Eastern traffic due to regional conflicts. Heathrow is operating at near full capacity and seeks government approval for a third runway to increase its capacity to 150 million passengers annually. Recent consultations indicate a strong demand for access to Heathrow, with new airlines starting operations. Environmental concerns persist, as Heathrow warns of losing its global hub status without expansion.