Sustainable Times
Hammaad Saghir
04 April 2025
In a move that has sparked both enthusiasm and outrage, London Luton Airport has secured approval for a massive expansion, including constructing a second terminal —despite official recommendations to block the proposal. This decision paves the way for a dramatic increase in passenger capacity, raising the limit from 18 million to an ambitious 32 million per year.
Currently, the UK’s fifth busiest airport, Luton, is positioning itself as a major player in the aviation sector with a £2.4 billion transformation project. The blueprint includes:
- Expansion of the existing Terminal 1
- Construction of an all-new Terminal 2
- Additional taxiways, support buildings, and a multi-storey car park
- Upgraded public transport links, including Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit)
A government source told Metro: ‘The Transport Secretary has approved the expansion of Luton Airport for its benefits to Luton and the wider UK economy.
‘The decision goes against the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendation for refusal. Expansion will deliver huge growth benefits for Luton with thousands of good, new jobs and a cash boost for the local council which owns the airport.
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