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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Simon Calder

How the Iran-US war has caused major disruption at Heathrow’s Terminal 4

  • Flight cancellations by Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, and El Al are significantly impacting London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4.
  • These cancellations, stemming from the US-Israeli attack on Iran in late February, are affecting approximately 9,000 passengers daily.
  • The reduction in services means Terminal 4 has lost one in three of its usual passengers, leading to noticeably quieter periods and gaps in the departure schedule.
  • Terminal 4, which specialises in flights to key Middle East hubs, is experiencing a severe downturn in activity, reminiscent of the Covid pandemic's impact.
  • Businesses within Terminal 4, such as cafés and duty-free shops, are suffering financially due to the drastically reduced passenger numbers.

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