Heathrow third runway may not be needed, ex-Airports Commission chair admits

Seats at Heathrow airport closed for used due to social distancing

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Pandemic has already slowed Birmingham and Stansted expansion plans

The man who recommended the expansion of Heathrow airport as part of a 2015 government review now thinks the pandemic may have derailed the need for the project.

Sir Howard Davies led the Airports Commission report which concluded that a third runway at the airport in west London would deliver jobs, make more long-haul routes profitable and boost the economy.

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