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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Kieran Isgin

Heathrow Airport extends restrictions on passenger numbers until after autumn half term

Heathrow Airport has announced it will extend a restriction on passenger numbers until the autumn.

The west London airport confirmed that no more than 100,000 daily travellers will be allowed to depart until October 29. In a press release, it said the move would "provide passengers with confidence ahead of their half-term getaways".

Heathrow chief commercial officer Ross Baker said: “Our primary concern is ensuring we give our passengers a reliable service when they travel. That’s why we introduced temporary capacity limits in July which have already improved journeys during the summer getaway.

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