Flybe gives boost to Heathrow
Flybe’s new flights from Heathrow boosted the airport’s domestic traffic by more than 4% in March.
It said the airline’s flights to Scotland follow a reduction in Heathrow’s domestic passenger charges by a third earlier this year.
Adjusting for different Easter timings, overall passenger volumes at Heathrow were up by almost 5% in March, when a record 6.16 million passengers used the airport.
It said growth was driven by a rise in travel to East Asia, which was up by 8%, Latin America, up by 7%, and the Middle East, which rose 6%, in addition to strong domestic volumes.
Chief executive John Holland-Kaye said: "Surging trade, more domestic connections and more long-haul growth are the bedrock of the UK’s economy.
“Today’s figures put Britain in a strong position as the Government begins Brexit negotiations and underline the unique role Heathrow plays as the nation’s global gateway.”
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