Strong start to the year for Heathrow

Strong start to the year for Heathrow

• 6 million people travelled through Heathrow in January, including 196,661 passengers on Blue Monday (15 January) who were seeking a jet-setting start to 2024.
• 2024 has got off to a smashing start with Heathrow being named the best UK airport for the 3rd consecutive year at the Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards. This accolade is testament to the hard work and dedication of all colleagues across Team Heathrow.
• 122,255 tonnes of cargo passed through the airport in January as Heathrow unveils its ‘Exporting Excellence’ report, spotlighting exporters from the 12 nations and regions of the UK. As the country’s only hub airport, Heathrow plays a vital role connecting UK exporters to destinations unique to Heathrow, from Dallas to Guangzhou.
• While exports are thriving, Britain has shut the door on home grown growth, turning away international shoppers through the tourist tax and tarnishing the UK’s reputation as a competitive country to spend and do business with. Heathrow has joined forces with the British Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses to make the case for an internationally competitive tax-free shopping incentive at the Spring Budget.

Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “The year has got off to a strong start, retaining Heathrow’s crown as the best UK airport. We are ready for the first passenger peak of the year, with February half term fast approaching. Whether you are travelling to ski, soak up the sun, or visit friends and family, Heathrow has you covered.”

Terminal Passengers (000s)	Jan 2024	% Change	Jan to Jan 2024	% Change	Feb 2023 to Jan 2024	% Change
Market
UK	357	7.7	357	7.7	4,268	22.0
EU	1,759	8.3	1,759	8.3	26,295	18.3
Non-EU Europe	443	6.7	443	6.7	5,357	15.4
Africa	310	-3.3	310	-3.3	3,589	19.0
North America	1,322	9.5	1,322	9.5	20,076	25.0
Latin America	194	7.8	194	7.8	2,079	16.9
Middle East	708	10.4	708	10.4	8,085	12.0
Asia / Pacific	905	18.3	905	18.3	9,917	64.2
Total	5,996	9.4	5,996	9.4	79,666	23.5
Air Transport Movements	Jan 2024	% Change	Jan to Jan 2024	% Change	Feb 2023 to Jan 2024	% Change
Market
UK	2,917	3.1	2,917	3.1	32,455	16.0
EU	15,166	5.0	15,166	5.0	196,086	13.5
Non-EU Europe	3,637	6.3	3,637	6.3	40,100	14.4
Africa	1,384	-1.8	1,384	-1.8	15,511	11.3
North America	6,775	4.5	6,775	4.5	91,491	19.8
Latin America	841	8.0	841	8.0	8,819	14.3
Middle East	2,520	2.9	2,520	2.9	29,916	14.2
Asia / Pacific	3,753	19.1	3,753	19.1	41,741	40.6
Total	36,993	5.8	36,993	5.8	456,119	17.0
Cargo (Metric Tonnes)	Jan 2024	% Change	Jan to Jan 2024	% Change	Feb 2023 to Jan 2024	% Change
Market
UK	144	78.5	144	78.5	661	44.6
EU	8,230	15.3	8,230	15.3	97,201	-7.6
Non-EU Europe	3,586	5.6	3,586	5.6	41,181	0.7
Africa	7,562	33.5	7,562	33.5	80,510	3.1
North America	43,319	5.2	43,319	5.2	546,877	-2.0
Latin America	4,234	21.0	4,234	21.0	51,537	16.4
Middle East	23,310	29.2	23,310	29.2	266,948	11.3
Asia / Pacific	31,871	40.4	31,871	40.4	366,221	14.6
Total	122,255	20.2	122,255	20.2	1,451,136	4.7