Heathrow Delays Third Runway to 2039, Blames Ambitious Timeline (paddleyourownkanoo.com)

Heathrow Airport has pushed back the opening of its third runway to 2039, saying the previous 2035 target was too ambitious. The 3,500-meter runway, approved by the government last year, is part of a £49 billion expansion that includes enlarging Terminal 2, demolishing Terminal 3, and building new satellite terminals. Heathrow wants to raise passenger fees from £26.57 to £33.80 between 2027 and 2031 to fund the project, warning it will cancel the expansion if regulators reject the increase.