Originally Posted by
ShyTorque
I operate in the LHR Zone almost every working day. I've certainly not had a problem obtaining a VFR clearance. Maybe whoever told you there was a problem didn't understand the other rules and regulations or had no experience?
It's actually easier to get clearance to transit the Heathrow CTR nowadays as controllers do not have to separate VFR traffic from other VFR traffic.
F'rinstance, previously with one routing ASCOT - BUR under SVFR, they wouldn't normally clear another aircraft in the opposite direction SVFR, now under VFR they can.