Heathrow receives third ACI Europe’s “Best Airport” Award 2016

Staging a strong and resilient presence in Europe is not about the name ‘Heathrow’ or location ‘London.’ It is about establishing a record of consistent Airport Service Quality score of 4.14 in Q3, which reflects Heathrow’s high service standards.

With this rare feat, Heathrow has been recognised as the leading airport in Europe, receiving for the third time ACI Europe’s ‘Best Major Airport’ award for 2016.

TTW gathered that the UK’s “gateway to the world” recorded 57.3 million passenger traffic in nine months, an increase of 0.7%. Cargo volumes were also up by 2.1% with Heathrow’s links to fast-growing economies boosting British businesses.

The airport has recorded a strong financial performance with a revenue increase of 1.2% to £2,093 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 4.4% to £1,274 million reflecting lower costs and better value.

Heathrow has outlined ‘Brexit Boost’ plan to connect the UK to growth faster, adding 25,000 additional annual flights from 2021 on existing runways.

Little wonder that the Scottish Government joins the Welsh Government and DUP in backing an expanded Heathrow. A joined chorus of cross-party politicians recently called on Theresa May to approve the expansion project in the best interest of the whole of Britain.

John Holland-Kaye, Chief Executive Officer of Heathrow, said: “We are delighted to be named the best major airport in Europe. Heathrow’s passengers are getting better service at lower prices – and record numbers are choosing the UK’s hub airport. The Prime Minister is showing leadership and will decide on the critical national issue of Heathrow expansion in the next few days.

He said Heathrow is the right choice to help make Britain stronger and fairer for everyone. According to him, “that’s why there is such broad support across the UK from Newquay to Inverness for our plans – and we stand ready to deliver the runway that will keep Britain a confident, outward looking trading nation as soon as we get the green light from Government.”