What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

Distant dream? Artist’s impression of the proposed third runway at Heathrow - (Heathrow Airport)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the go-ahead to a third runway at the UK’s busiest airports, Heathrow. The government is also expected to back expansion at the two biggest London airports, as well as increasing capacity at Luton.

But the growth plans have caused huge controversy – with residents, environmentalists and Labour politicians.