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Heathrow Crowds: Blame Different Walking Sides?
13 Feb
Summary
- Heathrow's CEO attributes crowding to passengers walking on different sides.
- British travellers keep to the left, while Europeans typically keep to the right.
- Sustainable aviation fuel initiatives aim to meet net-zero goals by 2050.
Heathrow Airport's chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, has highlighted a peculiar reason for passenger congestion: differing walking directions. He noted that British travelers typically keep to the left, whereas Europeans often favor the right, causing frequent, albeit unintentional, collisions. Woldbye suggested this directional discrepancy, particularly evident in Terminal 5, contributes to the airport's crowded atmosphere.
Addressing broader concerns, Heathrow is prioritizing sustainability by accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The airport has allocated an £80 million fund to subsidize airlines using more SAF beyond national mandates. These efforts aim to support the UK's 2050 net-zero goals, despite challenges in stimulating domestic SAF production. The airport aims for a 5.6% SAF mix by 2026, contributing to a lower net carbon footprint for aviation.
