Afternoon Bright-ling.
That's fair comment. Last year a jumbo did slide off 27R in a strong crosswind and got stuck in the mud. I can't remember how long it was closed for. He had asked for 23 but was given a 20 min. delay for it.
I think the essential issue here is the lack of redundant runway capacity which is leading us to cut corners on safety. KK and LL are certainly under too much pressure now. I'm not sure what can be done about that and even if they were minded to do something the public enquiry system means we are already 10 years too late!
I was wondering whether all you flying chaps could get something going with BALPA. I believe they represent you on safety matters? It seems to me that a representation from them on the various safety Vs capacity issues might help matters?
