BTN Europe
Lauren Areana
19 May 2026
Aviation heavyweights IAG, Virgin Atlantic and IATA have backed an alternative plan for Heathrow’s third runway after the Arora Group this week submitted a new, phased proposal for the airport’s expansion.
After losing out to London Heathrow Airport’s rival plan last November, billionaire hotel entrepreneur Surinder Arora on Monday (18 May) outlined an alternative proposal for the UK hub airport's expansion that includes a new western terminal as well as a phased third runway.
The long-debated construction of a third runway at Heathrow was given the backing of UK chancellor Rachel Reeves last January to a mixed reaction from supporters and environmental groups...
IAG, Virgin bosses back alternative Heathrow expansion | Business Travel News Europe - 19 May 2026
