LNIDA
I think its a long way from being 'game over'
This is the gatters thread that hass diverged slightly. I normally only say in LHR or threads relating to extra capacity at the hub/south east that:
It's game over for LHR as an international hub to be reckoned with. The European hubs are all established and streets ahead of us. The ME hubs will continue to buy UK biz.
Simple Example from : MAN
- Direct to DXB-DOH then SYD-MEL-PER-BNE
- Direct AMS-FRA then onward
- Car/Train/Coach to LHR and still have a plane change or tech stop in SIN/BKK etc.
Repeat that for all UK regions. Unless you live in easy range of LHR it's not worth it. Fortunately, millions live near it and the M4 corridor exists because of LHR and that will keep it going. But futher expansion? It won't happen.
LGW/STN/LTN will continue doing their own sweet things but the UK will not have an international hub to challenge Europe. I'll stop as I'm repeating myself and boring everyone.