Heathrow has reported its busiest year ever, with record passenger numbers and improved punctuality reinforcing its role as the UK’s leading hub for business travel.

Strong operational performance and enhanced reliability will be particularly welcome news for UK-based business travellers navigating increasingly busy national and international travel schedules.

A new report from Rolls-Royce, easyJet, Heathrow and UCL ATSLab shows that hydrogen-powered aircraft could significantly reduce aviation carbon emissions while supporting business travel growth across the UK and Europe.

The research highlights how early investment in hydrogen infrastructure at major airports, alongside Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), offers a practical and cost-effective path to greener corporate travel.

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne has become Heathrow’s first-ever ‘Voice of Britain’, sharing festive messages with travellers throughout December.

Her announcements will be heard across all four terminals, offering an added touch of warmth and familiarity for UK-based business travellers passing through the hub this season.

Heathrow’s record-breaking September, welcoming nearly 7.4 million passengers, demonstrates its commitment to supporting UK business travellers, with seamless operations and ongoing investments enhancing the travel experience.

Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10 billion private investment plan for 2027–2031 to enhance operational resilience, improve passenger experience and boost the UK economy by accommodating up to 10 million additional passengers annually.