Just 1.4 million people travelled through the airport in August, compared with 7.7 million during the same month in 2019.

Heathrow blames quarantine rules for 82% fall in demand last month

Heathrow has started consulting with unions over pay cuts in a process which could lead to job losses.

Jobs at risk as Heathrow begins consulting with unions over pay cuts

The latest monthly data reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo issued by Heathrow Airport of an ultraviolet (UV) cleaning robot, which are being deployed at Heathrow

Heathrow has previously introduced screens in security areas and in some shops, made face coverings compulsory and created one-way systems.

Its North America and Africa markets saw the biggest declines, according to Heathrow.

The Independent Monitoring Board for London Heathrow and City airports said better facilities were needed for people put in holding rooms.

The company, which has around 7,000 directly employed staff, said it had agreed the scheme with unions as it battles to recover.

Chief executive John Holland-Kaye told ITV News the UK's economic recovery was at a 'critical moment'.

The airport said it was used by just 206,000 travellers last month, which is “the same number it would typically serve in just one day”.

Chief executive John Holland-Kaye called for passengers to be screened to boost demand for air travel.

At least five flights approaching Heathrow were forced to land at alternative airports due to a runway closure.

At least 58 of the day's arrivals - equivalent to 9% - were cancelled due to the knock-on effect of the problem, which emerged on Sunday.

The airport has spent £23 million improving access and support but that hasn't stopped some feeling that their ability to fly is restricted.

Mr Johnson vowed to lie down in front of the bulldozers when he was elected MP for the west London constituency of Uxbridge & South Ruislip

A man, aged in his 40s, has died after two airport vehicles crashed on the airfield at Heathrow, Scotland Yard said.