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Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms
A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.
Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.
Gatwick expansion: when is the decision due and what's at stake?
It’s a big week for Gatwick, which will find out whether the government will support its plans to almost double passenger numbers by bringing its standby runway into permanent use
Gatwick airport expansion would 'benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway'
The Civil Aviation Authority made the comments as it announced support for the West Sussex airport's proposed new commitments over the next four years
UK regulator accepts Gatwick Airport commitments
Commitments made by Britain's Gatwick Airport over a price cap it charges airlines and improving service targets for the next four years are set to be accepted by the aviation regulator, it said on Tuesday.
Gatwick expansion rationale not impacted by Heathrow third runway, regulator says
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday said the plans would provide "benefits to consumers" even if Heathrow gets a third runway.
Gatwick airport expansion would bring 'benefits to consumers', watchdog says
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday for her decision on whether to approve Gatwick's plan to bring its emergency runway into routine use.
Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval
In the words of the hoary old buses cliche, you wait 70 years for a new London airport runway, then two come along at once.
‘I’m turning away six people a day at Gatwick’: Birthday trip wrecked as staff reject valid passports again
“I’m turning away six people a day for out-of-date passports ” – that was the stark claim from a ground handler working for ...
Inside Gatwick Airport's £2.2bn expansion plans as locals claim being 'done on the cheap'
Campaigners have threatened court action if the Government gives Gatwick Airport expansion plans a green light.
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Gatwick awaits second runway decision this week
A decision on £2.2 billion plans to bring Gatwick’s standby second runway into regular use is expected to be made by the ...
Wizz Air to launch UK's first direct flights to Medina from Gatwick
Wizz Air will this summer launch the UK’s only non-stop flights to the Saudi Arabian city of Medina from Gatwick. The budget ...
Exactly when to arrive at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton as warning issued
Despite the trend toward high-tech security scanners and online check-in, there are a million things that can cause ...
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CAA backs Gatwick expansion based on new commitments to airlines
Gatwick’s plans to bring a secondary runway into regular operation have received a boost from the UK aviation regulator. The ...
Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA
Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA - The Civil Aviation Authority announced support ...