"While Heathrow has temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere, passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted whilst there is significant uncertainty in the Middle East."
"Around half a million passengers typically travel each day through major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi - critical transit points linking Europe with Asia and Australia."
"Airspace closures following the outbreak of war in the region on February 28 caused significant disruption to global aviation. Although much of the airspace has since reopened, passenger confidence has yet to recover fully."
Heathrow Airport reported nearly 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026, a 3.7% year-on-year increase. This growth was partly due to absorbing demand from disrupted routes. However, the airport warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East will likely impact passenger numbers for the rest of the year. Major Middle Eastern hubs are critical for transit between Europe, Asia, and Australia, and airspace closures have caused significant disruptions, affecting passenger confidence despite some airspace reopening.
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