Business · 28 June 2026

Heathrow forecasts 1.1% passenger drop, £147m profit fall.

Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, expects a 1.1% drop in passenger numbers and profits this year. The airport reported that the continuing conflict in Iran is causing a significant decline in worldwide travel demand, which is impacting passenger numbers. This means profits are now forecast at £1.88bn, a £147m fall from last year's £2.03bn.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 June 2026 at 7:42

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