Record passenger numbers through Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport Ltd has reported impressive results for the 6 months ended 30 September 2014.

In line with market expectations, Gatwick reports that it had had the busiest 6 months in its history with passenger numbers  up 8% to a whopping 22.5 million. Growth is attributable to a combination of more planes, higher load factors and bigger aircraft.

The airport reports strong growth in business travel accounting for around 20% of passengers moving through the terminal.

The CEO, Stewart Wingate, claims that the airport has almost reached full capacity, and at certain times of the year is unable to meet demand.  He says that the need for a second runway at Gatwick is essential to cater for future growth.

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