Heathrow Airport expects Iran war to impact 2026 passenger numbers

Heathrow Airport says its passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted by the war in Iran, Report informs via Al Jazeera.

The United Kingdom's biggest airport reported an uncertain outlook for the rest of the year, but said 18.9 million passengers travelled through the west London hub in the first three months, a 3.7 percent increase from a year ago.

"While Heathrow has temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere, passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted while there is significant uncertainty in the Middle East," it said.