 Even January's cold snap didn't stop people flying |
Passenger traffic rose 4.8% in January, despite weather disruptions and tighter security, BAA has said. The UK's biggest airports operator said its seven British airports handled 9.3 million passengers.
BAA added North Atlantic passenger numbers rose despite a cold snap and British Airways cancelling flights due to US intelligence of a terror threat.
The company added that other long-haul destinations jumped 10% to be the fastest growing among its key markets.
BAA said this month growing confidence among airlines and a solid economy would underpin passenger growth after it unveiled an 8% rise in third-quarter operating profit, helped by higher landing charges and retail income at Heathrow.
Passenger number at all of its South East airports had risen - with Southampton surging 84% thanks to the continued growth of no-frills airline FlyBe.
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