Heathrow to ban night flights as part of plan for third runway

Airport reveals package of measures to reduce impact of potential expansion on local residents and the environmentHeathrow has announced plans to ban night flights in an attempt to reduce the impact of a potential third runway on the local community and environment.The airport said it would support the introduction of an independent noise authority, and pledged not to add new capacity unless it can do so without delaying UK compliance with EU air quality limits.Continue reading...