Originally Posted by Baron buzz
Building a third runway but capping movements would allow the airport to significantly reduce both airborne and ground aircraft holding. And from an aircraft pollution point of view, would be much more environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, that plan involves thinking outside of the box which historically, governments are not very capable of.
One of the most compelling objections to airport expansion is the destruction of villages, woodland and farmland that it necessitates.
I challenge any pro-expansion contributor on this forum to state, honestly, that they would be in favour of expansion if it were their village that were going to be destroyed or blighted.
Originally Posted by Spadhampton
I think Briton has long lost it’s competitive attraction as an international air transfer point... We actively seek Frankfurt, or, Amsterdam when ticketing our people. London is just a big pain in the rear.
And please keep on doing just that.
Transit passengers add vitually nothing to the UK economy, but increase the number of aircraft in our skies.