The airlines have invested millions acquiring slots, so they aren't going, especially those recently transferred over from LGW
FDF - We both know LHR isn't going anywhere just yet, I was just saying what would happen if it closed. In that respect, Silver is right about it becoming a major redevelopment zone, but he is wrong about its value for change of use from inherently complex and highly customies airport terminal.
I've always felt the compulsory purchase issue would be the biggest stumbling block to making LHR close. Now as for slots - how would you transfer an asset who's value
depends on there being congestion at the tangible asset that the airport is?
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