An aircraft takes off from Gatwick Airport in southern England October 21, 2009. Spain's Grupo Ferrovial, under pressure to reduce its dominance in UK airports, has agreed to sell London's Gatwick for a smaller-than-expected 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion) to a consortium involving Credit Suisse and General Electric. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

An aircraft takes off from Gatwick Airport in southern England October 21, 2009. Spain's Grupo Ferrovial, under pressure to reduce its dominance in UK airports, has agreed to sell London's Gatwick for a smaller-than-expected 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion) to a consortium involving Credit Suisse and General Electric.

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  9. A passenger waits at the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport in southern England October 21, 2009. Spain's Grupo Ferrovial , under pressure to reduce its dominance in UK airports, has agreed to sell London's Gatwick for a smaller-than-expected 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion) to a consortium involving Credit Suisse and General Electric.
  10. A passenger arrives at the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport in southern England October 21, 2009. Spain's Grupo Ferrovial , under pressure to reduce its dominance in UK airports, has agreed to sell London's Gatwick for a smaller-than-expected 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion) to a consortium involving Credit Suisse and General Electric.
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  12. Passengers queue in the departure hall at Gatwick Airport in southern England October 21, 2009. Spain's Grupo Ferrovial, under pressure to reduce its dominance in UK airports, has agreed to sell London's Gatwick for a smaller-than-expected 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion) to a consortium involving Credit Suisse and General Electric.

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