Originally Posted by FrancisA

My personal view is that a third runway at LHR and a second runway at LGW are the best long term option for the UK. Put in a ultra fast rail link between the two, at least part of which is viewed as airside, and I think that you have a truly world class option. Unfortunately, politics is inevitably going to get in the way of this and we will end of with a fudge that doesn't tackle the immediate problems and leaves a proper solution to the long term issues as far a way as ever.