| The boom in air travel has seen record numbers of | | | | environmental impact of journeys to and from the |
| passengers passing through the UK airports year on | | | | airport. In an attempt to reduce pollution, carbon |
| year, and these numbers are predicted to continue | | | | emissions and alleviate traffic congestion, Gatwick |
| rising over the next 15 to 20 years. While this is great | | | | airport is trying to encourage air travellers to use |
| news for the airlines and companies associated with | | | | public transport when travelling to and from the |
| air travel, concern is growing over the environmental | | | | airport, and wants to see 40% of its travellers using |
| impact of flying. | | | | public transport. But what are the public transport |
| Flying has been under the environmental spotlight for | | | | options available when travelling to and from Gatwick |
| a long time, but very little thought is given to the | | | | airport? |