As the government gives the go-ahead to expand Heathrow, should it have approved Gatwick too? Paul Wait, chief executive of the Guild of Travel Management Companies, says Yes. There is a simple but solid economic argument that a runway at Gatwick should be approved alongside one at Heathrow. Increased capacity at both airports would offer greater connectivity for passengers travelling to both short haul and long haul destinations, and offer businesses [...]
With a government decision expected next week, should Heathrow and Gatwick both get new runways? Paul Wait, chief executive of the Guild of Travel Management Companies, says Yes. Absolutely yes. Approval to expand both Heathrow and Gatwick would be the most positive economic step-change in recent times for the UK. Businesses either based in our island nation, or wanting to operate in the UK, need greater air capacity. Without the routes [...]
