BAA reports its August figures

UK airport operator BAA says it handled 10.6 million passengers in August - 0.6 per cent down on last year - but cargo tonnage was 2.8 per cent ahead of its pre-recession peak. London Heathrow had its busiest-ever August and its second-busiest month on record for passengers, reporting 6.5 million movements.

BAA reports its August figures

UK airport operator BAA says it handled 10.6 million passengers in August - 0.6 per cent down on last year - but cargo tonnage was 2.8 per cent ahead of its pre-recession peak. London Heathrow had its busiest-ever August and its second-busiest month on record for passengers, reporting 6.5 million movements.