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HEATHROW'S GAMBIT FOR A £49BN RUNWAY TO THE FUTURE
Cruising Heights
|September 2025
Heathrow has submitted its planning application for a third runway.
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This £49bn 'shovel-ready' proposal, now under official review, promises economic growth against urgent environmental and community concerns that have stalled UK aviation policy for a generation.
Heathrow's core case is economic: a £49bn boost, 70,000+ new jobs, and enhanced global trade post-Brexit. Pivotal to 'Global Britain', it promises 260,000 more annual flights, arguing this expansion is essential to compete with rival European hubs like Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
The £49bn cost, while privately financed by shareholders and debt, faces sharp criticism. Economists warn it will force Heathrow to drastically increase airline landing charges. These costs will ultimately be passed to passengers through higher ticket prices, potentially negating the promised economic benefits of expansion.
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