Easyjet in fares hope

EASYJET has claimed air fares on some UK and European routes would be cut by nearly a third if a new runway is built at Heathrow.

The budget airline said expansion of the London hub would lead to greater competition from more low-cost carriers.

It is urging MPs to support the third runway in the forthcoming Commons vote.

It said: “New entrants would launch flights to UK and European airports not currently served by Heathrow.

“EasyJet’s costs are significantly lower than legacy airlines so its fares on these services would be lower.”