You ask where to expand our transport network?
Airlines and manufacturers are moving towards point to point operations, thus to concentrate on a hub is going against the market. Look how successful the B787 has become 0 to 900 already. Why should people travel from the North to connect, much better to fly from a nearby airport?
My money would to go for LGW, this would produce genuine competition in the SE where lets face it most of the demand is coming from
I am not convinced gridlocking the road system around LHR is in the interests of the country, the airlines, or the millions who live and travel around the area.
Just because it suits a small number of air pax is not a reason to proceed.
Last edited by Walnut; 5th Jun 2015 at 11:36.