LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Record Heatwave Triggers UK Transport and Infrastructure Strain as Heathrow Revises Passenger Forecast Downward

Heathrow Airport has lowered its passenger forecast for 2026, citing rising operating costs, heat-related logistical pressures, and softer global travel demand, as wider aviation and transport systems face disruption during extreme heat conditions.

26 June 2026 · 08:02 UTC