| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:3rd runway protest tonight at Terminal 1 | |
| Posted by: | William Beausire | |
| Date/Time: | 13/01/09 21:14:00 |
| i don't really see the need for a third runway, or any expansion of Heathrow. The only justification ever cited is that it has to expand in order to compete as a European hub with Schipol (sp?) and Frankfurt. But transit passengers only benefit BAA - there's no wider benefit to the country. It's therefore dishonest to try to justify the immense damage that the third runway - and consequent increased air traffic - will do by citing national interest. Good for BAA, yes, good for country no. |