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Old 21st Jul 2009, 05:24
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LTNman
 
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He's back oh no, here we go again!

how on earth can you justify saying that this is a major International Airport
Can't talk for the Bear but in my opinion it all depends on how you define the word major. Luton is without a doubt one of the UK's major airports but in the world order no it isn't. But then in the world order nor is Stansted Regional Airport What Stansted needs is to change its name like Liverpool so foreigners can associate Stansted as a London Airport. Can I suggest Stansted Jack the Ripper Airport.

The bottom line is . . . . 2mile long runway, which pleases
most Pilots, versus a few catty comments and, oh f### we're
looking at 1.2m!
Actually Stansted is 1.89 miles long and Luton is 1.34 miles long. Not such a big difference when compared to Stansted's runway V Heathrow

If I was flying an aeroplane, quite aside of all the 'Buster the ####
politics, I would be much happier with a much larger bit of tarmac . . .
wherever that was laid AND the history behind it!
So with that view point the really happy pilots fly into Heathrow

A lovely Airport....no it's not, it's crap! I've been complimentary in the past,
Have you

Look my friend, you are going around in circles.

What you need to remember is that in Joe Public’s eyes Stansted and Luton are seen as the same type of airport. Yes Luton has its problems with access to the CTA in the morning peak period but then so has Stansted got its problems. Just see how long it takes to get airside at Stansted in the morning or how long it takes to get Luggage around midnight. And lets not forget those passengers who have picked up their cases after midnight. On most days of the week Stansted’s branch line rail service stops at 00.30 so passengers have an amazing 5 hour wait for the next train to London

It is a fact that Stansted has poor public transport links and is only popular because Ryanair specialize in using airports that are miles from anywhere. Stansted is so far from London it should have been renamed Cambridge Airport, as it is closer to there than it is to the big smoke. It is also a fact that Ryanair are trapped at Stansted and use it not by choice but because no other airport around London can accommodate them or want them in a big way.

I know that you enjoy a good 'wind up', but you could be pushing the wrong 'button' here?!
Buster knows how to push your button, Well done Buster, you have got this guy wound up a treat

Chopper
Your name sums you up I bet you real name is Dick

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