Government Approves Expansion of London City Airport, as Climate Campaigners Say Only ‘Private Jet Users’ Will Benefit

The Labour Government has granted permission to a business-focused airport to massively expand the number of passengers it can carry every year. 

London City Airport will be allowed to increase its annual passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million, and boost the number of early morning flights in the East London airport, which largely deals with international business customers.