1) Heathrow airport currently supports over 76,000 jobs and serves 194 destinations in 82 countries with 2 runways and 4 terminals. 2) Expanding Heathrow with a third runway would create up to 180,000 jobs across the UK, support up to 40 new long haul routes, and provide up to £211 billion in economic benefits. 3) The expansion is backed by over 100,000 local residents, 38 UK airports, 70% of MPs, and major business groups; and would make the UK the best connected country in the world through Heathrow.