Heathrow Airport growth ‘important’ after busiest May | EUROtoday

Heathrow says growth of the airport is “essential”, after experiencing its busiest May on file.

More than 7.2 million passengers travelled via its 4 terminals final month, up 0.4% from a yr in the past.

A Heathrow spokesperson mentioned: “As these record numbers become the norm, it’s time to start an honest conversation about the challenges this presents for an already space-constrained yet highly efficient hub.”

Opponents of the west London airport’s growth say growing air journey would make it a lot tougher for the UK to fulfill its local weather change commitments. The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, opposes a 3rd runway at Heathrow for that reason in addition to due to noise and air air pollution.

Heathrow’s spokesperson mentioned: “Heathrow continues to deliver excellent service, but to sustain this performance and meet future demand, expanding capacity will be essential.”

The airport has beforehand mentioned it’s going to submit detailed plans for constructing a 3rd runway to the federal government in the summertime.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used a speech on development in January to present her help to the undertaking, which has been repeatedly delayed over a number of a long time due to environmental issues.

Friends of the Earth has beforehand described the growth plans as “hugely irresponsible”.

Alethea Warrington, head of aviation at local weather charity Possible, mentioned in January: “This huge increase in emissions won’t help our economy, and would just encourage the small group of frequent flyers who take most of the flights.”

People dwelling in close by Harmondsworth informed the BBC earlier this yr that if the growth plans went forward, “three-quarters of the village would be demolished” and it will now not be a “viable community”.