Written questions

Heathrow Airport

Commons · Question 33005 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of flight delays at Heathrow Airport on the economy in the last 12 months.

Answer

Answered by Mike Kane, 4 Mar 2025

Delays at airports can impact passengers, airlines, airports and the environment. They can cause inconvenience to passengers and productivity impacts for business travellers. UK aviation operates in the private sector. Therefore, it is the responsibility ...