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WTTC backs London Heathrow one hub report
The United Kingdom has been losing trade to other European countries for several years due to the lack of runway capacity in the south-east of England, argues the World Travel & Tourism Council. In response, the industry trade body has offered its support the “one hub or none” concept proposed by London Heathrow Airport.
Failure to expand Heathrow costs UK £14bn annually – says Heathrow
Heathrow Airport has released a report claiming the government’s failure to allow expansion at the airport costs the UK economy some £14 billion a year. If the present situation is allowed to continue – without a third runway being built at the UK’s only hub airport – the figure could rise to £26 billion by 2030, the airport said following the release of new research earlier.
WTM news: tourism heads support Heathrow expansion
More than one third of tourism heads believe building an additional runway at Heathrow Airport is the best way to solve the UK’s airport capacity problems, according to a poll conducted by World Travel Market.
Chinese investment fund takes stake in London Heathrow
China Investment Corporation has bought a ten per cent stake in the firm that owns London Heathrow airport. The Chinese sovereign wealth fund bought the stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings, which also operated other UK airports including Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Qatar Airways chief latest to call for Heathrow expansion
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has called on the British government to urgently address capacity constraints at London Heathrow to avoid a “catastrophic situation” for the country’s economy. Al Baker was vocal in support for a third runway at the world’s busiest international airport to remain competitive with rival European airport hubs.
Terror arrests at London Heathrow Airport
Officials at the Metropolitan Police have confirmed two people have been arrested at London Heathrow Airport on suspicion of committing terrorism offences. A man and a woman, both 26-years-of-age, were arrested yesterday evening after arriving at the airport.
Decision on Heathrow expansion falls to next government
It has been confirmed that the final decision on Heathrow airport expansion will be taken by the next government, and won’t be considered until after the next general election at the very earliest. The much-debated new runway has been a sticking point for all political parties in previous years, and many MPs, including Transport Secretary Justine Greening, feel so strongly about the decision that there have been hints at resignations should the decision not go their way.
New website unveiled for Heathrow Airport parking
Value Individual Parking have launched a new website, to help ensure that booking hassle-free Heathrow airport parking is easier than ever. The website now features an extended range of services, including a link to their affiliate at Gatwick airport, as well as in-depth information about security, quality, the service provided and the terms and conditions.
Breaking Travel News editor’s blog: Cameron abdicates responsibility over Heathrow
In the latest of a series of disappointments for the aviation sector, David Cameron earlier confirmed there would be no decision on new capacity in the south-east of England until after the 2015 election. Here Breaking Travel News argues the prime minister should take the initiative sooner rather than later.
Breaking Travel News editor’s blog: How long before Tory u-turn on Heathrow?
With the replacement of staunch Heathrow expansion opponent Justine Greening as transport secretary in a cabinet reshuffle, the Conservative-led coalition appears to be preparing for a change of direction on a third runway at the airport. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the latest developments.
McLoughlin has ‘open mind’ on third runway at Heathrow
New transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said he has “a completely open mind” on whether Heathrow will be allowed to build a third runway. McLoughlin replaced Justine Greening, who was elected on an anti-Heathrow expansion platform, as transport secretary during a government reshuffle.
Confusion as Osborne refuses to rule out third Heathrow runway
British aviation policy has been thrown into further confusion after chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne refused to rule out a third runway at London Heathrow Airport. The development has been much sought by the business community in the UK, which claims additional aviation capacity in the south-east of England is essential, but remains against official government policy.