United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
BAA sets record for July
The number of passengers using BAA’s UK airports hit a record of more than 15 million in July.
The figure was up by 3.1% over the same month last year and represented the most passengers to pass through the seven airports in a single month.
Long haul and European scheduled traffic were the best performers, up 8.4% and 7.4% respectively. North Atlantic traffic grew by a more modest 0.2% while India proved to be the fastest growing market, up 50%.
By contrast European charter traffic declined by almost 6% while UK domestic numbers were down by 1.9% due to a drop in seat capacity.
Stansted achieved the highest gain in passenger numbers, showing a 9.9% rise year-on-year to 2.3 million, with Gatwick up 4.1% to 3.7 million and Heathrow by 1.2% to 6.5 million.
Glasgow suffering a 1.8% decline due to a drop in its large level of charter traffic and additional competition from Edinburgh airport for US traffic. Edinburgh recorded a 2% rise, Aberdeen 6.6% and Southampton 1.2%.
The total number of aircraft movements across the seven airports was up by 0.7% to 115,430 in the month.
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Exploring Brooklands Museum with Alex Patterson
Global Tourism Challenges and Upcoming Events: A Conversation with Don Welsh
Peebles Barbeque: A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition
Exploring Bok Tower Gardens with Erica Smith
Rue’s Living Water Boat Cruises: Exploring Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes
Durango and Silverton Railroad: A Timeless Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
Qatar Airways adding Manchester flights
Royal Caribbean issues Legionnaires’ disease warning
Jet2 unveils Samos as new Greek destination for summer 2026
EU entry-exit system delayed again
ATC strike in Greece could disrupt flights this week