Heathrow celebrates endorsement from UK government for third runway

London Heathrow Airport welcomed (25-Oct-2016) the UK government endorsing a third runway, stating expansion will, "keep Britain growing at the heart of the global economy". Heathrow stated new capacity by 2025 will allow up to 40 more long haul destinations, such as Wuhan, Osaka and Quito. It will also increase capacity of serving domestic routes. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye added: "A new runway will open trade routes and create jobs up and down the UK. Heathrow will play a key role in making our country stronger and fairer for everyone. We look forward to working with government, businesses, airlines, the UK CAA and our local communities to deliver an airport that is fair, affordable and secures the benefits of expansion for the whole of the UK". [more - original PR]