It’s been under discussion for three years, but this week the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced that a decision about Heathrow Airport expansion will be made ‘shortly’, according to BBC reports. Originally expected earlier in the year but delayed due to the unexpected EU referendum result, the decision about where to build a new much-needed runway in the south-east looks close, but how might this affect current Heathrow Airport parking provision if given the go ahead, and are other airports still in the running?
Heathrow Airport Still the Front Runner?
Back in July 2015 it looked like Heathrow Airport might be the preferred choice for south east expansion by the government following the publication of a favourable official commission report. But after the disarray of the summer, there are still a number of different plans in contention – a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a new runway at Gatwick Airport, or an extension of one of Heathrow’s existing runways. This has been a very contentious issue with a number of government officials both for and against Heathrow expansion.
Prime Potential or Adding to the Problem?
There’s no denying that Heathrow Airport is one of the world’s busiest, acting as not only a destination airport, but also a major transport hub for connecting flights. But unlike most other large European and UK airports, it is currently operating at 98% of its capacity. Whether this will be eased by further expansion here or elsewhere remains to be seen, but if development at Heathrow does take place, this could also have an impact on Heathrow Airport parking provision and other facilities that may need to expand to accommodate more passengers and airport users.
Securing Heathrow Airport Parking
Although busy, it’s still possible for passengers to book good value parking for their current travel plans using a Heathrow Airport parking promo code from Parking at Airports. Booking in advance using their online tool means travellers can access up to 72% off their parking costs as well as an additional 12% discount – a useful saving for those who would rather opt for the convenience of driving their own vehicle to Heathrow rather than relying on public transport.
Whatever decision is made about how the government can accommodate the increasing number of travellers flying to and from the south east of England, those currently using or planning to use Heathrow Airport in the near future can still benefit from great parking facilities and prices right now.