Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- On August 1, Heathrow submitted its proposals for a 100 percent privately financed third runway, capable of flights taking off within a decade.

An expanded Heathrow would give passengers more choice-at least 30 new daily routes, extra domestic connections, and a better selection of flight times to the most popular destinations. Alongside more reliable journeys and cheaper fares through an expanded airline selection, terminals will be more spacious and accessible; flights will take off/depart quicklier, thanks to a redesign of the airfield, said the airport authorities in a release.

Once completed, Heathrow's plans would grow the UK economy by 0.43 percent GDP, add 50 percent capacity to the country's most valuable tradi...