Heathrow passenger numbers plunged 73% in 2020

Heathrow passenger numbers plunged 73% in 2020

Heathrow passenger numbers plunged 73% in 2020 Annual cargo volumes also fell 28% as fewer passenger planes meant there was less space available for goods    A public health campaign message is seen as passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, July 29, 2020. LONDON - Heathrow Airport, the busiest in Britain, said that passenger numbers slumped 73% during 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions wiped out travel.The airport said on Monday that its annual cargo volumes also fell 28% as fewer passenger planes meant there was less space available for goods.For December, Heathrow said that passenger numbers plunged 83% as the new strain of COVID-19 led to countries restricting travellers from Britain and millions of passengers were forced to cancel plans.The numbers capped off a dismal year for the UK hub, which in October lost its title as the busiest airport in Europe to Paris-Charles de Gaulle.(Reporting by Sarah Young, Editing by Paul Sandle) (([email protected]; +44 20 7542 1109; Reuters Messaging: [email protected]))Zawya CoveragegccLifting of Qatar blockade will have 'limited' gains: Moody'sreal estateSharjah developer Arada secures $91.7mln loan from two UAE lenderseconomyDubai's non-oil business sectors returned to expansion in December 2020: