As Chris Grayling makes assurances on fares, jobs and UK-wide benefits, runway opponents say their battle has just begun
Heathrow has promised an immediate economic boost from the government’s go-ahead for a third runway by letting new contracts related to the £17.6bn project within a fortnight.
However, airlines questioned whether the airport could be expanded without raising fares for passengers as the cost is likely to be passed on to carriers and their customers.
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Source: Guardian Environment