The Statistics that Show How Heathrow is Losing Its 'Megahub' Status

June 8, 2018

Heathrow’s third runway moved a step closer to reality this week after controversial plans that could see aircraft taxi over a new M25 tunnel were approved by ministers – and £2.6bn set aside to compensate residents.

MPs will vote on the expansion in the next few weeks. Opponents say it will damage the environment and exacerbate noise pollution for locals, but what isn’t in doubt is the need for a new runway if Heathrow is to compete with its European rivals and remain one of the world’s megahubs.

Once the busiest airport in the world for international traffic, and third overall as recently as 2014, it has since slipped to seventh in the global rankings. Dubai, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Chicago have usurped it, and others - such as Hong Kong, Shanghai and Amsterdam - are closing the gap fast.

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