Heathrow reports 7.2 million September passengers while campaigning for third runway

London Heathrow Airport handled almost 7.2 million passengers in September, including about 1.4 million connecting travelers, and freight volume rose by five percent year‑on‑year.

More than 40 airlines are currently seeking access to the airport as Heathrow campaigns for a self‑financed third runway, a project projected to trigger investments of 33 billion pounds and create over 100 000 jobs, with a resident survey showing 68 % approval.