Heathrow has threatened to reintroduce a new capacity cap during the Christmas period, according to reports in the national press.
Heathrow recorded its busiest-ever February last month (Credit: Heathrow airport)
The London airport is said to have opened talks with airlines about bringing back flight restrictions in a bid to limit passenger numbers over the festive season.
According to The Telegraph, the restrictions are designed to prevent the airport from "being overwhelmed" over Christmas, and have been tabled to airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
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