Originally Posted by
LAX_LHR
I think you'll find nobody has offered a 'counter argument' because you need a convincing case to begin with for anyone to be able to 'counter argue' against it.....
Which bit don't you agree with? There is absolutely no reason why there should not be a 'fit for purpose', well connected airport for the West of the pennines and one for the East of the pennines.
7 million people in the west and 5.3 million people in the east. Why is that an unrealistic ask?