LHR taxiways

[Anne.Nonymous]

When are BAA going to improve the taxiways at LHR? They are now getting to be the worst in Europe particularly opposite the November's to the entrance to the Bravo's. A gal needs a sports bra at anything over 10 knots!

[Sharjah Night Shift]

After they build shops alongside them!

[Gonzo]

I would think that if more crew/airlines complained to BAA they'd have to take a bit more notice!

It's like the holes in block 102 on 09R, everytime we get a crew telling us about them, we get checker out there and the response is always "Oh yeah, those are the ones we know about, been there for ages!"

Gonzo

[WeeWillyWinky]

I think you are being very unfair the BAA have some very nice shops in the terminals and they are in very good condition. I think you are all being picky expecting an airport authority to to deal with irrelevant things like taxiways, taxiways don't make money.

[Capt H Peacock]

I hear the holes are about to be sponsored by HSBC

[flt_lt_w_mitty]

Anne, I want to fly with yooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuu at LHR

Steamed up Walt

[flt_lt_w_mitty]

You are wrong, Captain HP - they are just looking into it
Sorreeee!

[Gonzo]

Maybe now we're PPP'ed, any chance of getting HSBC to sponsor the tower? Pay for some nice up to date equipment?

Gonzo

[This message has been edited by Gonzo (edited 08 April 2001).]

[Chalky]

Anne

<<When are BAA going to improve the taxiways at LHR? They are now getting to be the worst in Europe particularly opposite the November's to the entrance to the Bravo's. A gal needs a sports bra at anything over 10 knots!>>

Wasn't 17kts determined as the critical taxying speed when the lovely Sue was around?

[calltheball]

I'm not sure about the taxiways, but I may have something to do with the holes on the runways...

[Anne.Nonymous]

We all have a resonant frequency but I don't think we need to follow THAT particular thread!

It would be great if some of the larger potholes could be filled by BAA without further prompting! ATC are obviously aware.

[Red Spitfire Driver]

I seem to remember a statement by the BAA that to reduce the rateable value of all the concrete at LHR. A number of the taxiways were being painted with hatched areas at the sides, thus reducing the width (theoretically). This reduction taken over the whole airfield amounted to a large saving of money. I also remember that some of the fast turn offs were being made into sharper angles - by painting hatched areas. Has this happened or was it just a rumour ??
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