A new runway at Heathrow and Northern Ireland
Published 5 June 2018
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A new runway at Heathrow would bring real benefits to people across Northern Ireland
Existing flights to Belfast City could be joined by new routes to places like Belfast International.
It would also mean a greater choice of airlines at Heathrow and international destinations for people going on holiday, visiting friends or family or travelling for business.
The increased competition at the airport is expected to drive down fares.
Expansion would send a clear message to the world that the UK is a truly global nation
It would ensure we have the connections we need to thrive internationally.
A new runway would enable Heathrow to nearly double its capability to move cargo by air, offering businesses across Northern Ireland the chance to increase their exports.
Additional capacity at Heathrow would support growth in important sectors of the UK and the Northern Ireland economy, such as tourism, advanced manufacturing and financial and professional services.
