Heathrow's busiest 787 routes revealed amid airport expansion discussions

Rachel Reeves, UK's Labour Chancellor, is reportedly considering airport expansion plans, including a third runway at Heathrow, despite internal opposition within her party and from some external parties. Reeves argues for economic growth over net-zero commitments.

In terms of other notable routes, Heathrow to Delhi is operated by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Air India, which uses the 787-9. This route sees 27,019 seats in April 2025. Similarly, the Heathrow to Jeddah route offers 25,525 seats, served by British Airways and Saudia, both deploying different variants of the 787.

The route to Mumbai is another significant route, with 23,148 seats operated by Air India, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Virgin employs its Boeing 787 on this route, along with the Airbus A350-1000.

Finally, the route to Montreal, offering 21,854 seats, is served by British Airways and Air Canada, the latter transitioning to the Boeing 787-9, set to commence in the coming month.

Heathrow's busy 787 operations reflect the strategic importance of the Dreamliner in efficiently connecting the airport to key markets worldwide.