Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted will all require approval for an extra runway. Not just Heathrow. With initially a fast rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick.
This view has been strongly echoed by Michael O'Leary, boss of Ryanair, a heavy Stansted user. O'Leary said that three extra runways will resolve the capacity for the next 50 years, while the competition between airports will stop,"passengers being ripped off by 'gold-plated monopoly' runways.
O'Leary went further,"We'll have more capacity to grow, fares will fall and in a declining fare environment, we'll win. He exclaimed.
Michael O'Leary has strong views on residents:
"It's going to happen; three more runways, Heathrow,Gatwick and Stansted. Residents shouldn't be allowed to block expansion, it's ridiculous. You choose to be a resident under the flight path. If you bought a house beside Heathrow, you knew where it was. If you're not happy, move ! All the houses next to the airport have risen in value over the past 10 years. Move!"
Pretty strong stuff from Mr O'Leary, but he happens to be right. Jet aircraft were using Heathrow long before most moved in around the airport. It seems the deal is; move near an airport, then pretend one doesn't know it's there and complain.
Extra runways will also remove the fight and scramble for extra slots. Aircraft will get down quicker and not be required to hold so much waiting to land. Things will be freed up and speeded up.
Businesses get impatient with runway decision delay.
Delays on a new runway decision are costing the UK up to £1m an hour
Businesses get impatient with runway decision delay.
Delays on a new runway decision are costing the UK up to £1m an hour
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