LPL to LHR not necessary but essential
LPL has backed LHR expansion and its essential. MAN has a direct one Hong Kong service 5 times a week hardly an alternative to LHR with at least 8 daily and throughout the day. I fully support the expansion of LHR which is the only UK hub airport and a service to LPL. Terminal 5 is world class and BA is the preferred airline of many business people and UK residents. A LPL link is long overdue.
Whilst the NW airports can play complementary roles we should not forget the advantages of a strong local airport. Yes use MAN /LPL when its the best option but we need LHR its good for UK plc Lets have choice