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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway cost estimate exceeds £100bn
Heathrow's proposed third runway expansion is now estimated to cost £49bn, with potential overall expenditure exceeding £100bn. Critics argue that the project offers limited benefits for national growth and diverts funds from other essential public services.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 60- Airports · London
Nats System Failure Cancels 1,300 Flights
More than 1,300 flights were cancelled across UK airports on Tuesday due to a system failure at air traffic control provider Nats. Disruption continued into Wednesday, with Heathrow and Gatwick reporting further cancellations. Nats has ruled out a cyber attack as the cause.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · London
Thousands delayed as air traffic control system fails
Thousands of holidaymakers are experiencing flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. A technical fault with the air traffic control's flight processing system has led to widespread disruption, expected to continue until at least 9pm.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45