After a boom in summer travel, Heathrow braces for a ‘winter freeze’

Decreased demand, higher fuel costs, a slowing economy and the Russia-Ukraine war have forced the London airport to cancel servicesLondon — Heathrow airport raised its passenger forecast, but warned that demand is likely to drop off later in the year as a summer boom gives way to a “winter freeze”.

While the UK’s decision to drop Covid-19-related curbs sparked a travel surge over the Easter holidays, demand is volatile, the airport said in a statement on Tuesday. Airlines are already cancelling services into the fall, and higher fuel costs, a slowing economy and Russia’s war in Ukraine will all drag on the comeback, Heathrow said.

The Civil Aviation Authority’s proposal to raise fees up to £34.40 doesn’t go far enough, Heathrow said, and “will see passengers faced with longer queues and more frequent delays, as well as threatening Heathrow’s ability to fund itself affordably.”

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