The report says Heathrow handled 1.965 million passengers on North American routes in June, a 1.2% increase on the same month in 2025. It was the second consecutive month of growth for travel to the region.
That rise comes as supporters from Europe attempt to reach the final stages of a tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With three of the four semifinalists reportedly European, London is positioned as a key connecting point for fans making last-minute plans.
Cargo traffic has also strengthened. The report says trade with North America rose 6% year on year in June, adding another measure of the competition’s commercial reach.
Ten airlines scheduled 8,845 flights between Heathrow and North American destinations in June, offering more than 2.28 million seats. The reported passenger total points to average occupancy above 86%, underlining the strength of demand before the knockout rounds.
British Airways led the market with more than 3,202 flights and 882,000 seats, while Virgin Atlantic followed with 1,340 flights and more than 389,000 seats. American Airlines and United Airlines also provided substantial capacity.
Norse Atlantic is reportedly seeking to capture the final wave of supporters with a last-minute service to Atlanta for the semifinal.
The immediate focus now shifts from airport capacity to the pitch. England and Argentina will decide who reaches the final against the winner of France and Spain, with the result likely to shape one more surge in transatlantic travel.