They should never have gone for a 3rd runway at Heathrow. A second
runway at Gatwick would make far more sense.
Not according to the official Airports Commission, the majority of
passengers or the airlines.
Well, whatever as they say. I would certainly prefer to use Gatwick than
Heathrow any day.
Bit of a PITA to get to unless you live near the airport
Or the M25. The eastern section of which I find much more reliable than
the western.
or the brighton main line.
Which serves Central London with its connections and even direct trains
from counties norf of the river, that latter something which Heathrow
lacks (until Crossrail serves parts of Essex).
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Roland Perry