The CEO of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), John Holland-Kay, said yesterday that the controversial limit on the maximum number of passengers at the airport could last another year.
Today’s limit on passenger departures is 100,000 per day. It was originally scheduled to be filmed on September 11 but was extended until October 29 last week. Now they promise to keep it in force for another 18 months, that is, until 2024. According to Holland-Kay, “this process is not fast, it will take from 12 to 18 months, and not only at Heathrow.”
Experts note that since the introduction of restrictions, that is, since July 12, the airport has seen “a significant improvement in productivity, punctuality and the quality of baggage handling have improved.
Initially, the plan baffled many major carriers, including Emirates, who accused the airport of flagrant disregard for airlines.
Heathrow responded by doubling the limit on the number of flights, while warning carriers they could face legal action if they don’t ease the burden on airport services.
As a result, Emirates made concessions by removing part of the flight program at Heathrow.
With all the negative aspects for the airlines, a fat plus appeared – financial. Now they can demand more money for tickets with a limited number of seats.
But no one thought about ordinary travelers.
Heathrow is one of many airports facing a string of major strikes throughout the summer. And in British Airways itself, existing pilots may quit en masse in the coming months.