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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Aisha Rimi

11-hour stopover added to London-Australia flight due to Heathrow cap

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Qantas has been forced to make drastic changes to its flights heading to Australia due to Heathrow Airport’s recently imposed passenger cap.

The airport enforced a daily limit of 100,000 passengers as it struggles to cope with high demand and staff shortages.

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