00:00Heathrow's plans would see Delta moving from Terminal 3, where it currently operates alongside Virgin Atlantic, to Terminal 4, and
00:09Virgin Atlantic claims customers would pay the price.
00:13Virgin Atlantic Chief Executive Cornel Coster said the move would create friction for customers, weaken competition and reduce choice if
00:23it was implemented in 2028.
00:25Mr Coster said the company is considering all available options to challenge said relocation.
00:33It is understood this includes legal action.
00:37A Heathrow spokesperson said following consultation with their airline customers, Heathrow has developed a clear plan to make the best
00:44use of current terminal capacity and deliver a better overall experience for passengers, as well as strengthening operational resilience and
00:53creating room for growth.
00:54They added, demand to travel through Heathrow continues to grow and capacity remains constrained.
01:02These moves will unlock more capacity across terminals, reduce congestion, improve the flow of passengers through the airport and help
01:09keep passenger costs down.
01:11They said they were committed to working closely with airline customers as these changes are delivered.
01:17It is understood a consultation has taken place and airlines representing 81% of the airport's passengers support the move.
