Luton's Expansion Plans
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Have to say folks, Luton would come way above Heathrow or Gatwick in my easy-to-get-to list. I live slap bang in the middle of London and Luton and Stansted both take less time to travel to/from and are easier than either of the two major airports - and that's by train OR car.
Now, ask me if I think it's anything more than a big shed with a runway attached, and I may have something else to say...
Now, ask me if I think it's anything more than a big shed with a runway attached, and I may have something else to say...
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so has ltn learned the lessons of the past 2 or 3 winters, when the airport was closed virtually all day on several occasions due to snow. NO proper snow plows, and screwed up snow clearance procedures that as on the occasions i witnessed, thay don't even beging to clear snow when it is still snowing, thereby allowing the existing snow to compact and turn to ice.
ltn has allways been, and will allways be a regional airport.
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ltn has allways been, and will allways be a regional airport.
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The two aprons will be connected, honest, I have seen the plans though I can't give you a date when the work will start. When the new stands are built to the north of the 6 pack the stands will sit at a higher level than the existing new apron. Taxiway Delta was realigned during redevelopment work and now gains height when it passes the western apron. This was done so the two aprons can be connected at a later date.
I was in terminal 2 at Heathrow at the weekend. The check-in area was grossly over crowded and the feeling of claustrophobia was immense due to the 7ft ceiling. Terminal 2 must me the only major terminal in the world where even midgets can touch the ceiling. Later in the day I returned to Luton and was struck by the amount of space each passenger had.
I was in terminal 2 at Heathrow at the weekend. The check-in area was grossly over crowded and the feeling of claustrophobia was immense due to the 7ft ceiling. Terminal 2 must me the only major terminal in the world where even midgets can touch the ceiling. Later in the day I returned to Luton and was struck by the amount of space each passenger had.
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TBI seem to adopting a two pronged approach.
In the interview in "The Independant" that Newswatcher posted to start off this thread, the Chief Executive of TBI spoke at length of expansion at Luton. I understand that the MD at Luton has also made similar claims on local radio and in the local press, even to the extent of suggesting that the local council release land for the purpose.
However, I'm getting feedback from a large number of people who work at the airport (not just for the airport) that the local management are actually saying that they now intend to do nothing for the next two years and that Luton is in a period of "maintenance" which presumably means not a lot is going to happen.
So TBI, which one is it?
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In the interview in "The Independant" that Newswatcher posted to start off this thread, the Chief Executive of TBI spoke at length of expansion at Luton. I understand that the MD at Luton has also made similar claims on local radio and in the local press, even to the extent of suggesting that the local council release land for the purpose.
However, I'm getting feedback from a large number of people who work at the airport (not just for the airport) that the local management are actually saying that they now intend to do nothing for the next two years and that Luton is in a period of "maintenance" which presumably means not a lot is going to happen.
So TBI, which one is it?
[This message has been edited by OLNEY 1 BRAVO (edited 03 July 2001).]
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Certainly there are no major projects to be started in the next 12 months as TBI reckon they can squeeze 10 million into the new terminal. They do recognise there is a problem with the single entry/exit to the main apron and that they will need new stands and an extra carousel sooner rather than later. I don’t know if this view will change though with the management clearout.
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LTN is one of the easiest airports to get to with good public transport links ThamesLink, Midland Main Line trains and coach connections to LHR LGW STN, Central London and various parts of the UK. Living North of Luton I have no problems getting to it, and imagine coming from the South just as easy.
In the old days 1970`s there wasnt the dual/single carriageway leading from the M1, you drove towards the town centre and then through small streets.
LTN problems have arisen because new housing developments during the 1980`s which are at the back of the airport and the residents have to use the airport roadways to get into the town centre and M1. The airport has moved on from the daily Britannia and Monarch charter, and I believe the old Luton Council never saw the development and future in the airport, seeing house building as the way ahead.
I think it was a totally stupid move to build the new terminal accross the once through road, so now there is only one way in and out. Bit like LHR and the tunnels. One problem and the whole airport grid locks.
You also have the Vauxhall site with the shift changes although these dont happen at rush hour. Dont get your hopes up coz the Vauxhall works at closing....they are, but the land is not being sold and there is very little you can do with it. There is talk that it will re-open in 2-3yrs.
LTN is enclosed by residental areas, Green Belt and Herts County Council, all bit of a problem for the managers at the airport I expect.
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In the old days 1970`s there wasnt the dual/single carriageway leading from the M1, you drove towards the town centre and then through small streets.
LTN problems have arisen because new housing developments during the 1980`s which are at the back of the airport and the residents have to use the airport roadways to get into the town centre and M1. The airport has moved on from the daily Britannia and Monarch charter, and I believe the old Luton Council never saw the development and future in the airport, seeing house building as the way ahead.
I think it was a totally stupid move to build the new terminal accross the once through road, so now there is only one way in and out. Bit like LHR and the tunnels. One problem and the whole airport grid locks.
You also have the Vauxhall site with the shift changes although these dont happen at rush hour. Dont get your hopes up coz the Vauxhall works at closing....they are, but the land is not being sold and there is very little you can do with it. There is talk that it will re-open in 2-3yrs.
LTN is enclosed by residental areas, Green Belt and Herts County Council, all bit of a problem for the managers at the airport I expect.
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[This message has been edited by euroboy (edited 05 July 2001).]
