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Win for holidaymakers as Gatwick Airport given green light for £2.2b 2nd runway to add 100,000 more flights a year
['Martina Bet', 'Celine Marshall']
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HOLIDAYMAKERS have won a huge boost as Gatwick was finally given the all-clear for its £2.2billion expansion.
The green light means planes could be taking off from a new full runway before the next general election.
A Government source said: "The Transport Secretary has cleared Gatwick expansion for take-off.
"It is possible that planes could be taking off from a new full runway at Gatwick before the next general election.
Gatwick Airport baggage chaos is causing huge check-in queues with passengers forced to fly without their luggageOfficials have reportedly admitted that if the Gatwick scheme leads to lengthy reviews though, the project could be delayed.
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