The Labour government’s 2009 decision on Heathrow’s third runway led to political and legal struggles. Now, under Ed Miliband’s environment brief, airport expansions loom without new runways.
Though net zero reaffirms the government's ambition, chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasizes growth, hinting at expansion plans for airports, stressing improvements in infrastructure without public funding.
While Heathrow advanced in plans, it's now behind other London airports like City and Luton, which are set for expansions that raise passenger capacities significantly.
Aviation growth is not limited to new runways; utilizing larger aircraft, longer operation hours, and revising old passenger limits are alternative expansions for UK airports.
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