( CNN ) -- Airports are a major talking point , whether it 's how long you queued to check in your bags or which business class lounge has the best view of the runway . Dubai International Airport 's Terminal 3 opened in October 2008 aiming to increase the number of passengers to 60 million in 2010 . What does it take to be the best in the world ? What happens behind the scenes to ensure an airport is running like clockwork ? Richard Quest spends a day at London City Airport , from 5 am for runway inspections until 5 pm when the evening flight schedule begins . He experiences the everyday challenges from baggage handling , to cleaning onboard and even marshalling an aircraft to the stand after landing . Airport expansion : On this month 's show we also explore the contentious issue of airport expansion . UK Transport Secretary , Geoff Hoon announced that the decision to build a third runway and sixth terminal at London Heathrow Airport would be delayed until the end of January . More time was needed to consider the 70,000 responses to the Government 's consultation . Some argue that better management of European air traffic control is more of a pressing issue than airport expansion . We analyze how a single European sky could reduce delays and help airlines cut carbon dioxide emissions . Airline dedicated terminals : Richard Quest visits Emirate 's new terminal at Dubai International Airport , the most recent and world 's largest dedicated terminal . We speak to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum , president of Dubai Airports and chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline . We also find out why Hong Kong International Airport wins Skytrax 's World 's Best Airport title for the seventh time in ten years . Watch the show with CNN 's Richard Quest at London City Airport . » . New U.S. immigration laws : New immigration rules for passengers traveling to the U.S. come into force on January 12 under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization ( ESTA ) . Millions of citizens from the 34 visa waiver countries including much of the European Union , Japan and Australia are now required to go online and apply for travel authorization before boarding an aircraft destined for the States . We find out what the changes mean for travelers .
On January 's airport special Richard Quest spends a day at London City Airport . We look into the contentious issue of airport expansion . And we visit Emirate 's new dedicated terminal at Dubai International Airport .