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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

Airlines may face higher air fares if a third Heathrow runway is approved.

By · Published September 17, 2026  19:46 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  06:32 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Airlines may face higher air fares if a third Heathrow runway is approved.
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The UK airport's capacity and decarbonisation are discussed in a report by Geomechanics.io, which suggests that the runway expansion should be linked to the airlines' carbon footprint. The Guardian and BBC News point out that airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands.

This is in line with the UK's Net Zero target, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The caveat is that the exact mechanism for airlines to pay for cleaner flying has yet to be specified.

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Will a third Heathrow runway be approved?

It is unlikely unless airlines cover the costs of cleaner flying, say climate advisers.

How will airlines cover the costs of cleaner flying?

The exact mechanism has yet to be specified.

What are the potential consequences of the Net Zero policy?

Foreign holidays may become more expensive, with prices potentially increasing by hundreds of pounds.

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