Business and traffic commentary Jan 2024

Heathrow
12 February 2024
 

Strong start to the year for the UK's best airport

 

 

§ 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."

 

 

 

 

January 2024

 





 

 












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

 

 

 

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