BA owner questions price tag of Heathrow’s third runway in evidence to committee

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, expressed significant concerns regarding the projected costs associated with Heathrow Airport's ongoing development of its third runway project. During testimony presented to a Transport Committee, IAG officials voiced “serious questions” about the overall price tag for the expansion works. The comments followed a presentation by Heathrow Airport outlining their plans and financial projections for the ambitious undertaking. Specifically, IAG representatives questioned certain aspects of the cost estimates provided during the committee hearing. This scrutiny highlights potential challenges in managing expenditure related to major airport infrastructure improvements at one of Europe’s busiest hubs.