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Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway, the largest airport in Europe and the most connected megahub in the world – connecting to over 230 destinations in nearly 90 countries. The airport welcomes over 82 million passengers a year and serves as Britain’s hub for tourism, investment and trade – with over 26% of the UK’s exports (by value) going through Heathrow. With over 90,000 working at Heathrow, the airport is also a hub for employment as the UK’s largest single-site employer.

We are the UK’s second largest airport and fly a range of both short and long-haul point-to-point services. We're a vital piece of UK national infrastructure and a major driver for regional and national economies. In 2019, a new long-term partnership was formed with VINCI Airports which purchased a 50.01% stake in the airport.

London Luton Airport is London's local and friendly airport providing a safe and easy way to travel. ACI European Airport of the Year 2024 (10-25 million passengers) 🥇 The airport is operated and developed by a consortium of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and AMP Capital, a specialist global investment manager.