A MAJOR UK airport has been given permission for a huge expansion project that would add almost an extra 50 per cent of its capacity. The UK government has approved the plans for London City Airport, which will be able to process an extra 2.5 million passengers, when the work is complete.
4 London City Airport has been given permission to expand its capacity Credit: Getty 4 The airport will have to stick to its current Saturday afternoon curfew Credit: Alamy 4 Protestors opposed the expansion plans but they have been given the green light Credit: Alamy The decision overturns a blocked local-level decision, but maintains a ban on Saturday afternoon flights at the airport. London City initially wanted to scrap that curfew, as it sought to expand annual capacity to 9 million passengers, up from 6.5 million, by 2031.
Currently flights cannot take off on Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm to 6:30pm local time. While permission has been given for the expansion, the curfew will remain in place, following a review by the government. Read More on Airports TOAST TO IT Surprisingly high percentage of Brits who enjoy airport breakfast beer revealed JET SET Tiny UK airport to add new flights to much-loved beach destinations next year On Monday a document published on the government website stated: "The Secretaries of State agree with the Inspectors' conclusions, and agree with their recommendation.
"They have decided to grant planning permission, subject to revised conditions that maintain .