Heathrow T4
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From: London
I don't think OW get total control of T3, AA and CX will stay there but there will be a lot of the rest who fly long haul there too. Without substantial rebuilding that isn't going to happen any time soon, T2 would not work for the number of 747's or the MH and VS A380's for which gates are now being built at T3. SQ are not moving quickly to T1 either - presumably because of the gate issue and their A380's but they will go eventually.
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Northern Ireland
Thanks VC10...Heres a link to Heathrows master plan
Heathrow Master Plan
Heathrow Master Plan
Fixed+Rotary (aircraft, not washing lines)
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From: Peak District, Yorkshire, UK
Blackwidow, your statement concurs with what I've heard - and that is from the shoe polisher guys in T1.
I wasn't too happy with this. There have been a couple of times when BA/BMI have had to cancel at short notice. It has been possible to quickly transfer across to the other airline and fly to a domestic destination on a Friday evening. I don't rate my chances on a T1<->T5 swap on a Friday PM, it will be quicker to go to London and Kings Cross / Euston.
The shoe polisher was more concerned about the loss of trade due to regular BA domestic commuters leaving as Star Alliance international pax won't be stopping for a polish.
So now he has the challenge of maintaining the business and expanding to T5 - and that's if he's invited to tender.
I'm sure it will all work out OK, but I was quite surprised at the ramifications of the casual question "So, I see BA are to relocate to T5..."
I wasn't too happy with this. There have been a couple of times when BA/BMI have had to cancel at short notice. It has been possible to quickly transfer across to the other airline and fly to a domestic destination on a Friday evening. I don't rate my chances on a T1<->T5 swap on a Friday PM, it will be quicker to go to London and Kings Cross / Euston.
The shoe polisher was more concerned about the loss of trade due to regular BA domestic commuters leaving as Star Alliance international pax won't be stopping for a polish.
So now he has the challenge of maintaining the business and expanding to T5 - and that's if he's invited to tender.
I'm sure it will all work out OK, but I was quite surprised at the ramifications of the casual question "So, I see BA are to relocate to T5..."
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