Business case for airport expansion 'does not stack up'

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WWF analysis shows business flights have shown a modest recovery since the financial crash, but are still below 2000 levels

The case for building new airport capacity for business travellers does not stack up, say environmental campaigners ahead of an independent commission's report that is expected to suggest locations for...

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