However the option to ENSURE more UK regional access to our one hub airport is now on the table and should be grasped.
Nothing against more UK regional access to LHR but to say it is a major driver for expansion is laughable, and deeply suspicious that it will won't all the fine sentiments won't quietly disappear once all the concrete is poured.
The smaller regional airports like LBA are happy for LHR to expand as it is a customer not a competitor, and they know there isn't a cat in hells chance of any of the money coming their way if it isn't spent on Heathrow.