well at least that's some sense on the drop-off charge.........
nut I can't see how Newquay can survive with such a low home population - maybe 60,000 people before its faster & more convenient to go by train or car
interesting the recurring views on small regional airports from those living near "heathrow". Mmm.
How's this for a view from "
those living near "heathrow"", from those under the flightpath:
One reason (among many) for Heathrow expansion is to allow, once again, proper connectivity with smaller local and regional UK airports. They need it to prosper or survive, Heathrow needs it for feeder flights for the increased longhaul flights that become possible with expansion.
It's
not more convenient by train. Too many changes and hassle with tubes in London zone 1 (especially with baggage). Even from the west it is not possible to go direct to Heathrow by train, it is necessary to go all the way up to London and backtrack.
If driving, there are issues with congestion, delays and parking.
This (and a longstanding openskies arrangement) has allowed KLM to link 20+ UK airports to Schiphol, and clean up! That's convenience!