Heathrow expansion delayed by up to three years

By Jordan Marshall2019-12-20T10:32:00

Source: Heathrow Airport

Airport wanted to increase spending from £650m to £2.4bn before getting planning permission

Heathrow has said its project to build a third runway has been delayed by up to three years after the aviation regulator rejected its plans to up its spending before it gets approval.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is concerned passengers will end up picking up the cost if Heathrow does not win permission to expand.

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