Heathrow prepares for Easter getaway
Heathrow is braced for its busiest week of the year so far, with 1.2 million passengers expected to travel through the airport over the Easter break, starting on Thursday.
As Brits get ready to make the most of the long weekend, Heathrow forecasts that Thursday will be its busiest departure day with over 116,000 people heading abroad.
3.6 million passengers, including 40% more families, will pass through Heathrow during the two-week school break, starting on March 28. According to forecast figures, Sunday 14 April – the last day of the holidays before the start of the new term – will see the most arrivals into Heathrow, which is expecting 123,000 passengers.
The airport has prepared awelcome area for families in partnership with Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit™ who will be on hand to meet families and present storytelling and arts and craft sessions over the holiday period.
In addition, Peter Rabbit™ Passport activity booklets will be distributed free across all terminals as well as chocolate treats and arts and craft sessions. Heathrow’s restaurants are also ready for the holiday season with Kids Eat Free offers, high chairs and fun packs.
More staff, including 150 passenger ambassadors, will be in the terminals directing parents to dedicated family lanes in security and free play areas in the departure lounges.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra which will be performing for passengers in Terminal 5’s check-in area.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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