CAMPAIGN group HACAN is welcoming Heathrow’s intention to give people breaks from the noise when the airport selects its new flight paths.  

Heathrow this week published the results of a consultation it held this year.

The consultation was on how people thought the exact flight paths should be designed.  

The least favoured option was for all-day flying on paths concentrated over particular communities.  

Most people wanted a sharing of the noise so each community got a break from the noise.  Many said new areas should be avoided if possible.

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Heathrow said it would design flights paths to give people respite and to avoid new areas wherever it could.

The report now goes to the Civil Aviation Authority for approval.  If that happens, Heathrow plans to consult further on the flight paths in January. 

However, the exact flight paths won’t be known for another few years.

John Stewart, chair of HACAN, which gives a voice to residents impacted by Heathrow, said, “This is proof that victories are possible.   We are pleased Heathrow has listened and will avoid all-day flying over communities.”