It is possible to get to EGSS in an hour, EGKK in an hour etc. etc. etc. But it can also take 2 to 3 hours when the more and more frequent accidents occur.
EGLC as we know is virtually full to capacity, with little or no room for expansion. (See reports on selling price of EGLC)
Once you get to the larger airports you have to queue with the other thousands travelling to get through the ever tougher security.
Having a smaller regional airport, on a direct line to London as an alternative choice would clean up. . . . . . . Oh look theres SOUTHEND!!!!!!!
The runway length is a problem for the longer range aircraft, but I am sure it is not one that can't be sorted, without resorting to knocking a church down with a congregation of 25!
That is for the Bof's, RAL and SRG to sort out.
To say it would generate more income as housing is laughable when you talk about the 1250ish (says it on the board outside) jobs already at the airport. Alot with skills which can only be used at an airport (Engineers, Handling, ATC etc) generating income for the local area and Thames Gateway as a whole.
Some people seem interested..... Don't know how much truth there is in it...
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/search/di...pes_a_lift.php