New London Airport Considered

The UK is to examine its airport needs an examine proposals to build a new airport in the Thames Estuary. Even though London has five airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton and Stansted) its most popular airport and the busiest international airport in the world, Heathrow is nearing capacity. Supporters of the plan say that the new airport is essential for London's economic survival - it is currently one of the world's major financial and transport hubs. Opponents say that air travel should be discouraged and the building of the airport would damage environmentally important animal habitats.

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