Again wrong words are used in the media to describe this airport crisis. It will not be a cost. Britain are saving money by not investing in better airports. But Britain doesn't get any extra revenue either.
However, if Britain had invested more money in airports and other transport infrastructure, the country may have ended up with £100bn extra revenue the next 20 years. The question now would be: How much must be invested to get these £100bn in revenue? £10bn? £50bn? £100bn? On thing is for certain, you don't get anything for free.
Last edited by LN-KGL; 21st May 2012 at 20:55.