London City Airport passenger cap to rise by 2.5 million despite climate concerns

Michael Holder
clock • 5 min read
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Green groups argue government's decision to allow millions more passengers per year at Airport contradicts Climate Change Committee advice

Proposals to increase the cap on passengers flying to and from London City Airport to allow an additional 2.5 million travellers per year have been given the green light by the government, despite concerns...

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