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Heathrow demands more government action to help aviation as quarantine triggers 95% crash in travellers to UK

AFP via Getty Images
AFP via Getty Images

Heathrow today demanded more action from government to stem the collapse in passenger numbers flying into and out of the UK.

Reporting a 95% drop in passenger numbers so far this summer season.

The company warned the quarantine policy for international arrivals directly caused a 10% slump in traveller numbers following its introduction in early June.

"An exit plan is now more critical than ever, as long-haul flights remain grounded and more jobs continue to be put at risk in an industry crucial to rebuilding the UK economy," it warned.