Re: Question for spotters
This discussion has got very interesting. Some useful exchanges.
I feel that the spotting facilities at LHR need to be improved in many ways. Look at Manchester, how enjoyable that is and how well provided/managed it is (ok its not BAA but a different managment entity). Yes there is an entry fee but it is reasonable and a worthy cause. BAA are a business and into money making, why not charge spotters a small fee for a decent facility. As well they could provide security screening to get into these facilities as well like on top at Frankfurt.
I am glad someone raised the A30/A4 cut thru issue, I thought the same! Som much thru traffic, how much %age of these vehicles are airport related business.
What about the policy of LHR as a world class transportation hub. Are we then not allowed to make a bus or coach/rail connections from Heathrow if we are NOT bona fide air passengers? Technically it would appear not.
Example Kingston on Thames to LHR the National Express to Wolverhampton.
On the subject of signage on the perimieter and entry points, pay attention to the large BAA corporate signs even on the fences and crash gates advising that its "airport business only".
Did anyone answer that last question of "when did someone last jump over the fence"?? Extremely stupid and irresponsible act, certainly bringing the fraternity into disripute and definitely will involve the Police.