United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Final submissions made to Airports Commission
The public consultation about whether Gatwick or Heathrow airports should be expanded has now closed.
The Airports Commission will make a recommendation to the Government based on a shortlist of three options – a third runway at Heathrow, lengthening an existing runway at Heathrow or building a second runway at Gatwick.
It is expected to make its final recommendations in the summer.
As the consultation came to a close, various industry bodies made their final attempts to influence the commission’s decision.
– The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), which represents over 70 airlines, told the commission that expansion at Heathrow was the right solution
– UKinbound urged it to recommend the development of additional runways at both Gatwick and Heathrow
– The GTMC said a survey of 1,000 corporate travellers showed 61% back Heathrow expansion
– KPMG didn’t disclose which particular option it was supporting but called for ‘political commitment’ to ‘get shovels in the ground’
– Unite believes expansion at Heathrow is the only option to connect the UK globally.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Exploring Brooklands Museum with Alex Patterson
Global Tourism Challenges and Upcoming Events: A Conversation with Don Welsh
Peebles Barbeque: A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition
Exploring Bok Tower Gardens with Erica Smith
Rue’s Living Water Boat Cruises: Exploring Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes
Durango and Silverton Railroad: A Timeless Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
Royal Caribbean issues Legionnaires’ disease warning
Qatar Airways adding Manchester flights
Jet2 unveils Samos as new Greek destination for summer 2026
EU entry-exit system delayed again
ATC strike in Greece could disrupt flights this week