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Heathrow Airport Expansion Arguments

Airline bosses have told British MPs that there is no alternative to expanding Heathrow airport. Virgin and Easyjet bosses have pointed out to the UK government that there is no choice but to expand Heathrow which is now full to capacity.

Heathrow expansion supporters have claimed that there are no alternatives and that the third runway is essential for Britains economic security. It has been pointed out that Heathrow is now fifth in terms of the number of destinations served, behind Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam and Munich. They have stated that the proposed expansion of Heathrow airport is essential if Heathrow is to maintain its position as a top international transportation hub.

Many well known companies have joined together in support of the third Heathrow runway. These businesses include the drinks group Diageo, BT along with Tate and Lyle. They are united with the CBI employers group and the TUC in support of a third runway which they believe is essential for UK competitiveness, particularly with regard to the opportunities presented by the emerging economies in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Environmental scientists have said that there is no choice and that the expansion of Heathrow airport must not go ahead. Some have said that the only practical solution is to curb the demand for air transport. Clearly, this approach would not be good for business growth.

BAA were granted permission to draw up plans for the controversial new runway in January 2009. But this has been legally challenged by a coalition representing millions of people. The key points of the challenge are:

• That the UK risks breaching noise targets and the EU legal limits on air pollution.
• The third runway decision will undermine Government efforts to meet emissions targets intended to tackle climate change.
• That there should have been further consultation as the final plan adopted by the Government was so different from the original proposals.

The decision to allow BAA to draw up detailed plans for the expansion of Heathrow will now be examined by the courts to assess whether the decision was compatible with their existing legal oblications and policies on climate change and the environment.

It is clear that conflict exists between those who think that increased air transport, with Heathrow as the hub of the transport network, is essential for economic security and growth and those who believe that Heathrow expansion is climatic suicide and that we should be taking steps to curb increases in demand.

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