Nothing new here but it's Mr O'Toole's first piece for the M.E.N since he was appointed MD of MAN.
Opinion: Our thriving gateway - Manchester Evening News
Interesting comment in there:
"…..Contrary to recent reports claiming that Heathrow expansion is good for the regions and is the best option for the country’s future aviation needs, we strongly believe that the north does not need another runway at Heathrow to connect to global markets."
Unfortunately for him, everyone else (including overseas) appears to think otherwise, including many in the north. Like it or not, there are some destinations that could support a Heathrow route (capacity permitting) but not a Ringway route.
An "inconvenient truth" perhaps, because most Ringway longhaul routes are also at Heathrow, so there is no way that Ringway can act as a Heathrow third rwy.
The reality is that the Uk needs both a properly functioning hub airport with plenty of capacity
and gateway airports.
Yet another one suggests MAN targeting China, LA, Boston, San Francisco. ......oh AND India !
India ?
Good! Do it, forget about Heathrow.
Would agree that India is unlikely at present, unless 9W moves its scissor hub from BRU.