For every one moaning, bitching, gloom monger who trots out the tired old clichés regarding flying, Aircraft, Heathrow etc there are Ten who quietly (albeit perhaps reluctantly) accept that if we want London to remain a World class City with the employment and wealth that that brings, we need it to have an efficient airport which reflects our city’s, indeed our country’s aspirations.I come into contact with many foreign business people who compare our main gateway to that of a tired, third world country, which coloures their opinion of our competence and our value as a location in which to invest. I’ve heard it said that we once built the World’s largest Empire – now we can’t build a World class Airport. Of course I feel sorry for those loosing their homes – indeed I would increase the amount of compensation they receive, however when all factors are taken into consideration there is no serious alternative to extending LHR.It’s not the Airport the knockers should be bitching at or even the Planes – it’s the passengers who demand close, swift and efficient access to their destination and if you don’t want these people to be as impressed with London then let them go to Frankfurt, Amsterdam or even Beijing or Mumbai and then get ready for the dole que.I’d rather be a Muppet than a Lemming.
Harley Buckner ● 6338d