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Heathrow expansion needs airlines to pay for emissions cuts

Heathrow Airport's third runway project can only proceed if the aviation sector finances the development of cleaner fuels and carbon capture technologies, according to the government's climate advisers. By 2050, this measure could increase the cost of a round-trip flight to Alicante by approximately £150, and to New York by £400. The Climate Change Committee wants legislation to make the industry responsible for decarbonisation costs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 September 2026 at 9:55

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