Heathrow to invest £1.3bn in 2026 under H7 plan to upgrade terminals, baggage and passenger services

Heathrow will deploy £1.3bn ($1.7bn) in 2026 as part of its five‑year H7 regulatory programme, funding a Terminal 4 overhaul plus works in Terminal 2, baggage system upgrades, passenger service improvements and a new Tailored Travel Guide for travellers with access needs.

Discovered 2025-12-19T00:43:44.647652-08:00 | 2025-12-19T00:43:44.647652-08:00

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  • The £1.3bn (US$1.7bn) package targets terminals, baggage and accessibility as Heathrow responds to sustained demand and operational pressure from recent record passenger volumes: record passenger volumes at Heathrow.
  • This investment forms part of a broader hub expansion strategy that sits alongside the operator‑led push for a 3,500m third runway and government moves to accelerate approvals: operator‑led 3,500m third runway and the swift ANPS review to fast‑track the runway.
  • Improvements aimed at passenger experience and accessibility (including the Tailored Travel Guide) have material implications for ground‑handling, retail concessions and airline operations planning during the 2026 delivery window.

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