Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- British airports are preparing for what could be a record-breaking Christmas travel season as passenger numbers continue to rise, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

The UK aviation industry has seen strong growth in 2025. Between July and September, 90.2 million passengers passed through British airports, up 2% from the same period in 2024.

The CAA expects total annual passenger numbers to exceed 300 million for the first time, surpassing 295 million in 2024. Palma de Mallorca, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Alicante were among the most popular destinations.

Flight punctuality has also improved, with 62% of flights arriving or departing within 15 minutes of schedule in the third quarter, compared with 57pc in 2024, thoug...