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Get me out of here: Passengers flee Heathrow

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3 years ago

August 11, 2023

Heathrow Airport witnessed a substantial surge in passenger numbers, approaching pre-pandemic levels, as an additional 1.3 million travelers utilized the airport during July.

The damp weather experienced across the UK this summer played a pivotal role in propelling flight sales, with sun-soaked destinations garnering significant demand, according to a spokesperson.

More than 7.6 million passengers navigated through the London hub in the past month, marking a remarkable 20% increase from the 6.3 million recorded in July 2022.

Notably, the peak was exemplified by the bustling activity of 73,000 departures to Turkey, constituting the busiest month on record for this destination.

The figures for passengers jetting off to Gibraltar, Portugal, and Italy also neared record highs. While slightly below the 7.8 million flyers in July 2019, before global lockdowns ensued due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the current numbers are indicative of a progressive rebound.

Asia flights

A significant driver of this year-on-year growth emerged from flights to and from Asia, which surged by a staggering 129%. The uptick followed countries like China lifting their pandemic-induced travel restrictions.

Heathrow’s CEO, John Holland-Kaye, commended the elevated passenger engagement, noting the array of popular destinations and the airport’s commitment to excellent service.

Security efficiency also featured as a highlight, with security queues consistently maintained under five minutes.

The data revealed a 77% surge in passenger numbers to North American destinations, with New York retaining its position as the most favored locale.

Airlines, too, have reported heightened ticket sales in the current year, signifying a gradual revival of the travel industry after the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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5 minutes ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran is entering a transitional period, with a three man leadership council temporarily taking control
The U.S. military confirms three American service members were killed in the joint Israeli U.S. operation
The White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran launching missile and drone retaliation across Israel and Gulf states
Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been disrupted, with civilians fleeing major cities amid escalating tensions

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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10 minutes ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.