Heathrow reports 7.2 million September passengers as expansion bid sits with Parliament

London Heathrow said it handled 7.2 million passengers in September and that support is building for its proposed expansion, which is under consideration in Parliament.

London Heathrow Airport said it handled 7.2 million passengers in September.

The airport also said a growing coalition of politicians, businesses, workers, regional airports and airlines has begun backing its long-proposed expansion. That proposal is currently under consideration with Parliament, according to Heathrow.

The airport said the expansion plans would involve the creation of further capacity, without giving additional detail in the account provided.

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