Heathrow could face legal challenge if airlines forced to pay for third runway

Emirates’ boss has warned that London Heathrow Airport could face a legal challenge from its airlines if they are forced to pay for a third runway.

In an interview with the Financial Times, industry veteran Sir Tim Clark warned against further hikes to landing charges to pay for the expansion.

“This could end up in legal challenges if you are not careful . . . we have to find an elegant means which satisfies all stakeholders,” he said.

Clark, who has led Emirates since 2003, is strongly in favour of a third runway at Heathrow. He told the Financial Times there was a “crying need” to increase capacity given “quite extraordinary” levels of demand.

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