London Luton Airport has pressed for a “quick decision” on its expansion. The airport's owner and operator said its long-term expansion would deliver 10,900 new jobs at the airport and in the supply chain, £1.5bn economic growth, as well as an additional £13 million per year for community causes.
The statement comes shortly after UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the government was backing the expansion of Heathrow. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to make a decision on expansion plans for Luton, as well as Gatwick, “shortly”, according to Reeves. Luton “welcomed” Reeves' support for Heathrow and the aviation sector.
“We welcome the Chancellor’s growth speech today and now call on the secretary of state for transport to formalise the government’s approval of Luton’s expansion plans,” said Luton operating company chief executive Alberto Martin.
The airport said its expansion would not be detrimental to the environment, with its expansion plans built around a framework that supports sustainability.
The proposal involves creating a second terminal and associated infrastructure at the airport, supporting capacity growth to up to 32 million passengers per year.
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