Expanding Heathrow – Ongoing Challenges
The Economist reports that expanding Heathrow continues to be a struggle. To try better understand what is at play here, we spoke with UK-based aviation consultant John Strickland of JLS Consulting. Views: 42
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Why it was good to separate London’s airports
Many questioned the idea of Heathrow and Gatwick being put under separate management. Turns out it was a very good idea because nothing makes things work better than competition. Right now the two airports are fighting over the chance to…
UK to look at Thames Estuary Airport plan
An airport at the Thames Estuary has moved a step closer with confirmation the UK government would hold a consultation into the proposals. Having ruled out expansion at the existing airports in the south of England, the government is seeking…
Heathwick?
Willie Walsh, former CEO at BA and now IAG’s CEO, warns that the proposal to link Heathrow and Gatwick via a high speed rail could be inefficient and costly. He expressed concerns about how the high speed rail link would…