Manston Airport, situated near Margate in Kent , could welcome its first flights in 2029. The launch date has been delayed by a further year owing to the "complexity of planning work, changes to the cost of the works and turbulence within the financial markets." The scheme is understood to be in its concluding phase, with final discussions underway with a preferred, European-based funding partner. The current estimated cost stands at £750million. Tony Freudmann from airport owners RSP stated: "