Teddington Action Group
@teddingtontag.bsky.social
Action group for residents in Teddington and surrounding areas against flight noise & pollution from Heathrow.
http://www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/
http://www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/
This article particularly relevant in light of Heathrow's reported representations to the CAA that it must be allowed to pass on expansion costs to the airlines and then passengers
"Heathrow expansion plans risk driving airlines away, says BA owner’s chief" - on.ft.com/4oZLqbB via @FT
"Heathrow expansion plans risk driving airlines away, says BA owner’s chief" - on.ft.com/4oZLqbB via @FT
Heathrow expansion plans risk driving airlines away, says BA owner’s chief
IAG’s Luis Gallego says potential doubling of passenger charges could leave £21bn new runway ‘empty’
on.ft.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This article particularly relevant in light of Heathrow's reported representations to the CAA that it must be allowed to pass on expansion costs to the airlines and then passengers
"Heathrow expansion plans risk driving airlines away, says BA owner’s chief" - on.ft.com/4oZLqbB via @FT
"Heathrow expansion plans risk driving airlines away, says BA owner’s chief" - on.ft.com/4oZLqbB via @FT
"If a two-runway airport didn’t exist, no one in their right mind would propose building a three-runway hub in a densely populated bit of west London, encircled by one of the world’s busiest road networks" www.thetimes.com/article/894b...
Whatever Keir Starmer says, Heathrow’s third runway is a folly
The issues have only got worse since the project was first suggested. Who will pay? What about the noise? And why bother when Gatwick and Stansted are cheaper?
www.thetimes.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
"If a two-runway airport didn’t exist, no one in their right mind would propose building a three-runway hub in a densely populated bit of west London, encircled by one of the world’s busiest road networks" www.thetimes.com/article/894b...
Never mind Frazer Brown getting annoyed at the mega rich shopping elsewhere, by shopping at foreign owned Heathrow, they contribute next to nothing to the UK economy. Let them shop elsewhere.
www.thetimes.com/article/1f33...
www.thetimes.com/article/1f33...
Tourist tax takes shine off Heathrow shopping boom
Fraser Brown, head of the airport’s retail division, says the downturn in luxury spending is its weak spot and he wants to see the VAT tax break return
www.thetimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Never mind Frazer Brown getting annoyed at the mega rich shopping elsewhere, by shopping at foreign owned Heathrow, they contribute next to nothing to the UK economy. Let them shop elsewhere.
www.thetimes.com/article/1f33...
www.thetimes.com/article/1f33...
Read what we say about SAFs and why they will not be the saviour of aviation from climate change that they claim to be.
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/07/22/s...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/07/22/s...
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: conqueror or con?
The Government has introduced a Sustainable Aviation Mandate, which is a set of directions on how and when sustainable aviation fuel is to be introduced. Neither “SAF” nor “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” ...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Read what we say about SAFs and why they will not be the saviour of aviation from climate change that they claim to be.
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/07/22/s...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/07/22/s...
Order of priorities.....
www.thetimes.com/article/5c3b...
www.thetimes.com/article/5c3b...
Parking private jet at Edinburgh airport ‘cheaper than a car’
Scottish airports have increased their fees for ‘kiss and fly’ drop-offs — a charge critics say hits families hardest as public transport is impractical
www.thetimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Order of priorities.....
www.thetimes.com/article/5c3b...
www.thetimes.com/article/5c3b...
Far from being "good value" this shows Heathrow is the wrong airport in the wrong position
www.thetimes.com/article/af68...
www.thetimes.com/article/af68...
Most expensive airport? We’re good value, says Heathrow boss
A new report by KPMG, commissioned by Heathrow, concludes other airports are more expensive if the cost headwinds it faces are factored in
www.thetimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Lots to be honest about, Heathrow.....
June 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Lots to be honest about, Heathrow.....
"Airlines, travel companies and retailers now fear that Labour’s backing for a third runway will lead to them footing a £60 billion-plus bill for expansion if the regulations are left unchecked"
Never mind the appalling environmental consequences....
www.thetimes.com/article/8a12...
Never mind the appalling environmental consequences....
www.thetimes.com/article/8a12...
British Airways and Virgin plot power grab at Heathrow
British Airways and Virgin want a vote on Heathrow investments after the airport tells airlines that the third runway could cost more than £60 billion
www.thetimes.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Airlines, travel companies and retailers now fear that Labour’s backing for a third runway will lead to them footing a £60 billion-plus bill for expansion if the regulations are left unchecked"
Never mind the appalling environmental consequences....
www.thetimes.com/article/8a12...
Never mind the appalling environmental consequences....
www.thetimes.com/article/8a12...
If Tony Blair and his climate change denier friends want to avoid the 2050 target, they need to campaign for a change in the law
Keir Starmer defends UK net zero policy after criticism from Tony Blair - on.ft.com/4jzuEN9 via @FT
Keir Starmer defends UK net zero policy after criticism from Tony Blair - on.ft.com/4jzuEN9 via @FT
Keir Starmer defends UK net zero policy after criticism from Tony Blair
Former Labour prime minister highlighted need for reset of ‘irrational’ debate over climate change
on.ft.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
If Tony Blair and his climate change denier friends want to avoid the 2050 target, they need to campaign for a change in the law
Keir Starmer defends UK net zero policy after criticism from Tony Blair - on.ft.com/4jzuEN9 via @FT
Keir Starmer defends UK net zero policy after criticism from Tony Blair - on.ft.com/4jzuEN9 via @FT
Interesting.......
www.thetimes.com/article/f454...
www.thetimes.com/article/f454...
Magic Circle law firms accused of hypocrisy over climate change
Campaigners accuse them of promoting their green credentials while facilitating billions of pounds of fossil fuel deals
www.thetimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Interesting.......
www.thetimes.com/article/f454...
www.thetimes.com/article/f454...
Do we need another runway?
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/02/26/d...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/02/26/d...
Do we Need Another Runway?
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www.teddingtonactiongroup.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Do we need another runway?
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/02/26/d...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2025/02/26/d...
Reposted by Teddington Action Group
Watch @sarahfinch.bsky.social speak to GACC Chair, Peter Barclay, about the impact that the Finch vs Surrey County Council Supreme Court ruling may have on the decision to expand Gatwick.
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
Sarah Finch - How will the Finch Case Impact Gatwick Expansion?
YouTube video by Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC)
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February 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Watch @sarahfinch.bsky.social speak to GACC Chair, Peter Barclay, about the impact that the Finch vs Surrey County Council Supreme Court ruling may have on the decision to expand Gatwick.
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
"But Dale Vince, the major Labour donor, criticised ministers for their “stupid” decision to encourage a third runway.
“Increasing Heathrow doesn’t make sense,” Vince told the Financial Times. “It’s nonsense.”
Absolutely right. Proposal by self-interested maniacs
on.ft.com/4jXcs0w via @FT
“Increasing Heathrow doesn’t make sense,” Vince told the Financial Times. “It’s nonsense.”
Absolutely right. Proposal by self-interested maniacs
on.ft.com/4jXcs0w via @FT
Heathrow aims to hit 100mn passengers a year as third runway beckons
The expansion would be the largest private investment programme into the London airport
on.ft.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"But Dale Vince, the major Labour donor, criticised ministers for their “stupid” decision to encourage a third runway.
“Increasing Heathrow doesn’t make sense,” Vince told the Financial Times. “It’s nonsense.”
Absolutely right. Proposal by self-interested maniacs
on.ft.com/4jXcs0w via @FT
“Increasing Heathrow doesn’t make sense,” Vince told the Financial Times. “It’s nonsense.”
Absolutely right. Proposal by self-interested maniacs
on.ft.com/4jXcs0w via @FT
"Sarah Sleet, the chief executive of Asthma + Lung UK, said....“Yet still the government fails to take decisive action, even just last week giving the go ahead to an additional runway at Heathrow"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"Sarah Sleet, the chief executive of Asthma + Lung UK, said....“Yet still the government fails to take decisive action, even just last week giving the go ahead to an additional runway at Heathrow"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"Batteries were not considered as aircraft powered solely by batteries are not expected to reach the energy density requirements of long-distance commercial flight by 2050"
Yet the chancellor cites electric planes as a reason to allow airport expansion!😭
royalsociety.org/news/2023/02...
Yet the chancellor cites electric planes as a reason to allow airport expansion!😭
royalsociety.org/news/2023/02...
UK net zero aviation ambitions must resolve resource and research questions around alternatives to jet fuel | Royal Society
The Net zero aviation fuels: resource requirements and environmental impacts report warns there is no single, clear, sustainable alternative to jet fuel able to support flying on a scale equivalent to...
royalsociety.org
February 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
"Batteries were not considered as aircraft powered solely by batteries are not expected to reach the energy density requirements of long-distance commercial flight by 2050"
Yet the chancellor cites electric planes as a reason to allow airport expansion!😭
royalsociety.org/news/2023/02...
Yet the chancellor cites electric planes as a reason to allow airport expansion!😭
royalsociety.org/news/2023/02...
The chancellor has gone completely loopy....
www.thetimes.com/article/e668...
www.thetimes.com/article/e668...
Third Heathrow runway would improve air quality, says Rachel Reeves
Chancellor faces opposition as she prepares to allow expansion of the UK’s busiest airport, saying it would stop planes circling over London
www.thetimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The chancellor has gone completely loopy....
www.thetimes.com/article/e668...
www.thetimes.com/article/e668...
Crash landing soon at a runway near you...
www.thetimes.com/article/3fae...
www.thetimes.com/article/3fae...
Crash landing soon at a runway near you — a politician’s career
Sadiq Khan threatened legal action against the evil government wanting to build a third runway. Is he prepared to take on his own party?
www.thetimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Crash landing soon at a runway near you...
www.thetimes.com/article/3fae...
www.thetimes.com/article/3fae...
“Expanding three airports in the southeast would also do nothing for regional economies that are already left behind, and you have to question where it would leave our climate policy.”
Absolutely
www.thetimes.com/article/569d...
Absolutely
www.thetimes.com/article/569d...
Reeves faces opposition from party over third runway at Heathrow
Senior Labour figures including Sadiq Khan and Ed Miliband oppose the airport expansion, citing environmental concerns
www.thetimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
“Expanding three airports in the southeast would also do nothing for regional economies that are already left behind, and you have to question where it would leave our climate policy.”
Absolutely
www.thetimes.com/article/569d...
Absolutely
www.thetimes.com/article/569d...
Reposted by Teddington Action Group
“All expansion proposals must demonstrate they contribute to economic growth . . . while remaining in line with existing environmental obligations,”
Heathrow certainly will not do that
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport - on.ft.com/4jBs8Xo via @FT
Heathrow certainly will not do that
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport - on.ft.com/4jBs8Xo via @FT
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport
Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengers
on.ft.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“All expansion proposals must demonstrate they contribute to economic growth . . . while remaining in line with existing environmental obligations,”
Heathrow certainly will not do that
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport - on.ft.com/4jBs8Xo via @FT
Heathrow certainly will not do that
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport - on.ft.com/4jBs8Xo via @FT
"Others will baulk at the projected £14 billion cost".
Perlease. That was years ago and was an underestimate then. The cost today could be nearer £50bn
www.thetimes.com/article/09f1...
Perlease. That was years ago and was an underestimate then. The cost today could be nearer £50bn
www.thetimes.com/article/09f1...
Could Heathrow’s third runway finally be cleared for take off?
The political mood seems to have tilted back towards economic growth and away from the green agenda
www.thetimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"Others will baulk at the projected £14 billion cost".
Perlease. That was years ago and was an underestimate then. The cost today could be nearer £50bn
www.thetimes.com/article/09f1...
Perlease. That was years ago and was an underestimate then. The cost today could be nearer £50bn
www.thetimes.com/article/09f1...
Eureka! Let the airport abandon its expansion plans, and may our government take some notice of the advice from its Committee on Climate Change
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gatwick Airport warns government over homes purchase plan
Gatwick Airport could be forced to purchase up to 4,400 homes under its expansion plans.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
aviation will be among the top sources of emissions in the 2040s, having been left out of previous budgets.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget
PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
aviation will be among the top sources of emissions in the 2040s, having been left out of previous budgets.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Teddington Action Group
"But over the last few years, Heathrow has been disingenuous with its neighbours and stakeholders. Under the guise of many cases of improvement, Heathrow's real agenda has been to secure support for significant growth for the airport over the coming decades."
richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
Richmond Council reaffirms opposition to Heathrow third runway over environmental concerns
Richmond Council has renewed its opposition to Heathrow Airport’s plans to build a third runway over environmental concerns.
richmond.nub.news
December 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM
"But over the last few years, Heathrow has been disingenuous with its neighbours and stakeholders. Under the guise of many cases of improvement, Heathrow's real agenda has been to secure support for significant growth for the airport over the coming decades."
richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
TAG has responded to the CAA's consultation on the CAA's Aviation Environmental Review. Read our responses
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2024/12/11/t...
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2024/12/11/t...
TAG's response to CAA Consultation on the Future Direction of the UK Aviation Environmental Review
The CAA has sought views on how it can fulfil its duties as a reviewer of the effects of aviation upon the environment. This function was carried out by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency,
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:56 PM
TAG has responded to the CAA's consultation on the CAA's Aviation Environmental Review. Read our responses
www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2024/12/11/t...
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Last chance to respond to CAA consultation on Aviation Environmental Review
www.caa.co.uk/publication/...
www.caa.co.uk/publication/...
www.caa.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Last chance to respond to CAA consultation on Aviation Environmental Review
www.caa.co.uk/publication/...
www.caa.co.uk/publication/...