July 21st 2024.
London Heathrow has recently been named as the fourth busiest airport in the world. This news might make you feel a bit worried if you're planning to fly from there for your next holiday. We all know how stressful flying can be, and now there's one more thing to add to the list of things to think about before a flight.
We've all been guilty of not leaving enough time to check in our bags and go through security. As a result, we sometimes find ourselves rushing through the airport, trying to make it to our gate on time. But if you're planning to fly from Heathrow this summer, it might be a good idea to change your ways and arrive a little earlier. Being late could turn out to be a major mistake.
The reason for this is that Heathrow has just been revealed as the busiest airport in the world. With over 79 million passengers passing through it in 2023, it has climbed up the ranks from seventh to fourth place. This means that you can expect some long queues and delays at the airport.
The Airports Council International has reported that Heathrow has overtaken Denver, Tokyo, and Istanbul, and is now just 3% behind Dallas-Fort Worth and 9% behind Dubai. It's also worth noting that Heathrow is the only European hub to make it to the top 10 busiest airports in the world. This is quite an achievement for the London airport.
But don't worry, you're not the only one who might have to deal with long queues at airports. The top 10 busiest airports in the world include Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Dubai, Dallas Fort Worth, London Heathrow, Tokyo, Denver, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare, and New Delhi. So, if you're flying from any of these airports, it's best to leave some extra time to avoid any stress.
In fact, just last June, Heathrow reported its busiest day on record, with over 268,000 passengers passing through on the last day of the month. But despite this, Atlanta remains at the top of the leaderboard with over 100 million passengers in 2023. This is partly due to it being the home of Delta, the world's biggest airline by revenue.
So, if you have a holiday coming up and you're flying from Heathrow, make sure to give yourself more than enough time before your flight. It's always better to be safe than sorry. And if you have any interesting stories or experiences to share about your travels, don't hesitate to reach out and share them with us. We'd love to hear from you!
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