The idea of expanding Heathrow was first suggested by then-Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair a decade ago, as the country was running out of airport capacities in the south of England.
In July, the UK Airport Commission`s final report backed a proposal for opening a third runway at Heathrow. The project to build a third runway at London`s biggest airport is estimated to require 16 billion pounds ($21 billion), as well as the demolition of nearly 1,000 homes.
UK to announce decision on Heathrow, Gatwick airports` expansion Tuesday
25 October 2016
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The UK government will announce on Tuesday which of London’s airports, Heathrow or Gatwick, will be getting another runway as the airports are running out of capacity.
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