Originally Posted by
Dobbo_Dobbo
As far as I am aware, not one airline has asked for the current LHR scheme (i.e. one which would lead to increased charges).
Frankly, LHR are painted into a corner (partly of their own making) and it is difficult to see a way out. If that leads to an emergency expansion of LGW - which the government now accepts delivers a greater financial return for UK plc. - then that's not a bad outcome IMO.
I'd like to know how they're calculating that LGW offers a better financial return. Is it just a case of meddling with them to make it sound that way?