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The Government has announced that after reviewing proposals put forward for a third runway at Heathrow, they will be confirming a single scheme to deliver expansion in November.
Our plans will create an airport that is fit for the future, enabling the quality service that global passengers expect, open up exciting new routes and unlocking benefits for the whole of the UK.
Our proposals submitted to the Government in July are not a formal planning application. Subject to a green light from Government, our proposal – backed by Chambers of Commerce, businesses, airports and trade unions across the UK – is ready to be fully mobilised.
Our plan builds on decades of economic evidence, shaped by years of consultation and engagement with airlines and our local communities. And it has been updated to reflect the needs of the country today.
It has never been more important or urgent to expand Heathrow. We are uniquely placed to do this for the country; it is time to clear the way for take-off.
Heathrow is the UK’s largest port by value, helping businesses of all sizes trade over £200bn of goods each year, boosting the UK economy and connecting exporters to the world.
Analysis by Frontier Economics finds expanding Heathrow would grow GDP by 0.43% by 2050, create thousands of jobs and enable even more businesses across the UK to access the global economy through Heathrow.
Every nation and region in the UK will benefit from expanding Heathrow. Increased capacity will deliver more supply chain opportunities, domestic connectivity, inward investment and inbound tourism in every part of the country.
Around 60% of the economic benefit will be felt by communities outside London and the South East.
A third runway at Heathrow is not a choice between economic growth and the environment; we will deliver for both.
We have made a clear commitment to reaching net zero by 2050 and have a plan to get there. Expanding Heathrow will go hand in hand with our environmental commitments on noise and air quality.
Heathrow today provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities, as the largest single-site employer in the UK with more than 80,000 people working at the airport. We are proud of the relationships we have built over many years with our local communities.
Expanding Heathrow would deliver local economic growth, jobs and skills to those living closest to the airport.
We are committed to listening and working with those most impacted by our expansion plans not only in addressing the impacts of construction and operations but ensuring the benefits of expansion are shared.
Expanding Heathrow will benefit passengers through more choice, more direct links to the world and lower air fares.
And airlines will benefit too, with significant growth potential, including the opportunity to operate to more destinations and to carry more passengers.
There is also opportunity for lower costs through reduced disruption and increased efficiency.
Expanding Heathrow will be 100% privately financed and no taxpayer money will be used to build a third runway or the associated infrastructure.
We have been laser focused on value for money for our customers when developing our plans. We will invest in building an expanded Heathrow sustainably, that provides excellent service and opportunity for passengers and airlines, with our local community in mind.
