24th October -Chaos at Heathrow?
Just saw this on our company intranet, apparently lifted from another site. Looks like LHR will be the place to aviod next week....
Final Concorde flight: public urged to stay away
Concorde enthusiasts are being warned not turn up at Heathrow for the supersonic aircraft's final flight.
The Metropolitan Police and BAA Heathrow are strongly advising members of the public to stay away because the London airport has not got the space, reported Ananova.
A joint statement warned: "There are only very limited viewing facilities on the north side of the airport and the general public should not expect to be accommodated by turning up on the day."
Concorde's last commercial flight on October 24 coincides with many school half-term holidays and is expected to be one of the airport's busiest days of the year.
There will be no vantage points for spectators within the central terminal area. Anyone using this area as a look out will be moved on by police who will also be watching out for people parking illegally.
The spectators' viewing area remains closed on Department for Transport advice, as will the car park roofs.
There will be no special parking arrangements available and existing car parks are already heavily used.
BAA Heathrow is looking at implementing traffic and other limitations to ensure public safety.