PLH-NHT?
Quote: "A LON service needs to be to/from LHR but with slots literally impossible to come by then it's not going to happen."
Exactly, another reason why LHR needs more rwy capacity! It is vitally important for smaller UK airports to have adequate connectivity with LHR, indeed, their viability can depend on it (MME for example).
In the absence of LHR expansion, NHT could be used for non-trunk domestic routes. It would, of course, need an efficient surface link (non-stop bus?) link to LHR.
With its already excellent links to London, no-frills and charter business could operate out of NHT as well, making it a viable small regional airport in its own right, rather than the barmy idea of it being LHR's "third rwy".
Good luck PLH, hope it goes well!
Last edited by Fairdealfrank; 26th Sep 2012 at 11:28.
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