Market Chatter: UK's Heathrow Airport Sees Delay in Launch of Third Runway

08:30 AM EDT, 09/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The UK's Heathrow Airport flagged a delay in the opening of its planned third runway to 2039, noting that 2035 was an "ambitious target," Reuters reported Sept. 26. The plan was always to make the runway functional within 10 years of obtaining planning permission, which was targeted by 2029, the media outlet said, citing a spokesperson for Heathrow. Heathrow Airport did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)