Heathrow airport will submit its plans for a third runway next week, and hopes to have it built by 2035.
Heathrow hopes to build a new runway to the north-west of the current site
The plans will be “entirely privately financed”, the airport said, meaning passengers are likely to foot the bill via increased charges. Details will be submitted to the government by Thursday 31 July.
Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said: “We will soon submit our long-term expansion plans to the government, providing the UK with the opportunity to stay competitive, boost jobs and drive nationwide growth.”
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