Originally Posted by
Prophead
Considering the runway would not even be operational within that time they may well be right
The Airport Commission's forecast was for 2030. Heathrow is planning for R3 to be operational in late 2025. What makes you think there would be a 5-year delay ?
And be that as it may, the AC also forecasts the same number of domestic destinations (4) in 2040 and 2050.