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The UK's Gateway to Growth

Making Heathrow an extraordinary airport, fit for the future.

HEATHROW EXPANSION

Making Heathrow an extraordinary airport, fit for the future

Our proposal will mean lower fares for passengers, growth for airlines and jobs and prosperity for every corner of the UK.

The UK’s Gateway to Growth

What Heathrow expansion could deliver

  • For economic growth
    For economic growth

    Heathrow, the UK’s largest port by value, supports £200bn of annual trade. Frontier Economics estimates that expansion could increase GDP by 0.43% by 2050, create thousands of jobs and expand global market access for UK businesses.

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  • UK opportunities
    UK opportunities

    Expanding Heathrow will deliver benefits across every UK nation and region through stronger supply chains, improved connectivity, increased investment and tourism growth. Around 60% of total economic benefit is expected to be realised outside London and the South East.

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  • For local communities
    For local communities

    Heathrow is the UK’s largest single site employer, supporting 80,000 jobs and maintaining strong local partnerships. Expansion would drive further local growth, create new jobs and skills opportunities, and include an ongoing commitment to community engagement.

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  • Environmental commitments
    Environmental commitments

    Expansion is not a trade off between growth and environmental responsibility. Heathrow is committed to achieving net zero by 2050 and has a clear plan in place to reach that target.

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  • For passengers & airlines
    For passengers & airlines

    Expansion will provide passengers with greater choice, more direct routes and lower fares. Airlines will benefit from increased growth opportunities and more efficient airport operations.

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Our proposal

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