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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Heathrow flight cap: What does airport limit mean for summer holidays?

Simon Calder

Heathrow airport has imposed an unprecedented cap of 100,000 departing passengers each day through the summer from 12 July until 11 September 2022.

The chief executive of Britain’s biggest airport, John Holland-Kaye, says it should be achieved by airlines ceasing ticket sales on summer flights “to ensure passengers have a safe and reliable journey”.

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