British Airways and Virgin back tycoon's revived Heathrow runway bid

Arora Group advances phased Heathrow expansion proposal

Arora Group has outlined further details of its Heathrow West (HWL) expansion proposal, which features a phased approach to delivering a third runway and a new terminal, as it calls for a formal framework to assess competing schemes. The proposal, developed by Heathrow West Limited with technical advisor Bechtel, includes a new western terminal (Terminal 6) and a two-phase runway. The first phase would deliver a 2,400m runway by 2035, aligning w…

British Airways and Virgin back tycoon's revived Heathrow runway bid

The hotel tycoon behind a rival bid to build Heathrow’s third runway has tabled a fresh proposal backed by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic that would build the mega-project in two distinct stages in an effort to keep a lid on costs. Surinder Arora, the billionaire hospitality magnate behind a campaign to reshape Heathrow’s regulatory model, has proposed a phased approach to building the new runway that would initially focus on a new terminal…

Heathrow West unveils alternative third runway plan

Heathrow West Limited has unveiled a revised proposal for expanding Heathrow Airport, including a phased third runway and a new terminal, as competition intensifies over the future of Britain’s largest airport. The company says its “Heathrow West” scheme offers a more practical and lower-risk approach to expansion, capable of delivering additional capacity sooner and at lower cost to airlines and passengers. The proposal has received backing fro…