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Heathrow Renews Call for Runway Expansion After Losing Europe’s Busiest Airport Ranking

London Heathrow is pressing again for additional runway capacity after losing its position as Europe’s busiest airport to a continental rival, with business leaders warning that limited aviation capacity is weakening Britain’s international connectivity.

12 August 2026 · 04:31 UTC