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London's airports ready to grow – and 'steal a march' on Heathrow

Government
Rob Gill
14 July 2023

Gatwick, Luton and London City airports have all lodged applications to significantly increase passenger capacity, while Heathrow’s expansion hopes have lost momentum since Covid. Rob Gill digs a little deeper.

(Credit: Heathrow airport)

BA delivered a €310 million increase in Q3 operating profit (Credit: Heathrow airport)

Heathrow’s biggest rivals in the south-east are “stealing a march” on Britain’s busiest airport with plans to significantly increase passenger capacity, while Heathrow’s own expansion plans stall post-Covid.