A second runway for Gatwick is most unlikely. Its affairs are in a complete mess and is possibly going to be a victim of corporate anti-tax avoidance legislation. The recent flight path trial was an unmitigated disaster and demonstrated complete incompetence on the part of Gatwick and NATS who thought they could ride rough shod over the Kent, Surrey and Sussex populace. It is estimated that if a second runway was built the extra charge needed on each one way ticket would be £51 compared to Heathrow of £31. The shareholders are desperate to get out and some of them are being severely criticised in their own country for being part of the international corporate tax avoidance scene. No prime minister is going to risk such a loss of votes from a vast swathe of the south east just for a runway which is not needed with unused capacity at Luton and Stansted - and some at Gatwick. Gloomy times ahead guys! Tighten your seat belts - severe turbulence ahead.
