Heathrow Third Runway Approval Tied to Climate Policy Changes, CCC Warns of Higher Ticket Prices

The UK Climate Change Committee says Heathrow's third runway cannot go ahead without major changes to climate policy. The CCC argues the aviation sector must invest in cleaner fuels and carbon removal technology, which would push up ticket prices. A return flight to Alicante could cost £150 more by 2050, and a trip to New York about £400 more. The committee's chair, Nigel Topping, said the expansion is incompatible with the UK's net zero targets unless the industry is held accountable for its emissions. The government's transport department says it will consider the advice, and a Commons vote on the project is expected later this year. The expansion would cost £33 billion and raise capacity to 150 million passengers a year.