Heathrow Airport passenger numbers highest since pandemic began
Heathrow Airport has said it has recorded its busiest month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
A spike in coronavirus-related staff absences, combined with difficulties finding and passing security checks for new recruits, means the aviation sector has struggled to cope with the number of people flying in recent weeks.Heathrow admitted "resources are stretched" but described how it was "working closely with airlines and ground handlers to make sure this increase in demand can be met while keeping passengers safe".
"Everyone at Heathrow is doing everything we can to make sure passengers get on their way as smoothly and safely as possible." Heathrow warned there was "congestion in check-in areas at peak times" as "half of global markets" still require passengers to pass coronavirus checks such as testing and vaccination status.
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