A new third runway at Heathrow, which is forecast to be brought into operation by 2026, will help the airport grow flight capacity nearly 60% from 476,000 to 756,000 over the next 30 years (through to 2050).
Weiss though, who assumed the role of Virgin Atlantic chief executive in January, says the carrier should be given 43% of the 350 new take-off and landing slots at Heathrow.
Virgin has long complained of British Airways owner IAG’s stranglehold at Heathrow, and wants to position Virgin as a “second flag carrier”.
