"Richard" wrote in message
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On Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:02:41 +0000 (UTC), Peter Campbell Smith
wrote:

I take your point, but those of us who arrive or leave Heathrow by bus -
eg
the X26 to Kingston/Sutton - that call (only) at the central bus station
will save a few bob when leaving from or arriving at T4 and T5. Bus often
beats rail for circumferential journeys from LHR.

Agreed - it's a pity, then, that the Free Travel Area doesn't apply to
Underground journeys starting at Hatton Cross as it can be much
quicker to get off a bus there rather than at the bus station,
especially if going to T5 or in all cases when getting a "via
everywhere" 285...

Probably a revenue protection issue as if Hatton Cross - Heathrow was free
then passengers from Central London would only have to pay a Z1-5 fare
instead of Z1-6.

Peter Smyth