We all know the merits of LHR and its hub status! So, what are the real reasons for no long haul at LGW? Possibly, London only needs 1 hub, and it has it....... LHR! It's got 5 terminals, 2 runways, and good road and rail links. In addition to that, there is the very real possibility of a third runway despite the enviromental impacts. LGW can't even expand it's North Terminal until a decision is made by the council on Nov 10th. If pax capacity is maximised at LGW ( 45m), then it still has only 1 runway. That, I'm afraid, will not change! Let's face facts... If you were running an airline, which airport would you fly from.....?