It's all part of a lack of a coherent strategic policy where we might have a third runway WITH ring fenced slots for NQY, INV, IOM, JER, GCI and share some of the wealth London enjoys by having a world hub. Sorry that's just madness I know....
That is actually a very sensible suggestion and a reasonable requirement for LHR expansion. Would expand the list to also include airports in areas that need inward investment and regeneration, such as MME, LPL, etc.. Also, the new longhaul destinations made available with a third rwy will need feeder flights from regional airports.
There's a role here for smaller carriers, would not expect these to provided by BA or VS with A319s. Under those circumstances, BD regional could be a contender, why not?
The 4 conditions outlined in reply #485 are needed to make any of this likely or viable.
Skipness,
The country is called England, indeed United Kingdom, London is not merely the capital just for Londoners and/or all the foreign nationals residing there, it is the capital of the people of England, many of which have business to conduct there, and it is only reasonable that they be provided with a reasonable means of transport for getting to and from there and/or to connect with London's world hub.
Signed
Phileas Fogg
Born in the Borough of Twickenham
Indeed, Phileas, quite right, and not just England, all of the UK needs this access plus the connectivity over LHR.
As for Twickenham, it's a fine town, know it well!