Originally Posted by
clarkeysntfc
Completely, 100% agree with this. The runway should come with a ban flights on certain routes (MAN, LBA in particular), coming in to effect once HS rail is open.
As long as there's through ticketing I'd agree with this. Co-operation with airlines should be part of any long distance franchise that serves London or passes a major airport (e.g. Birmingham International station has a direct link to the airport). Obviously a rail operator can't force airlines to co-operate but something in their franchise that means they have to provide this facility to airlines if they want it would make sense. A lot of franchises are coming up for renewal in the next few years and this could be made a requirement.
It's been a long time since I've done this but I flew KLM to AMS and onwards on a train to Antwerp. The train was part of my flight ticket and was allocated a KL code so I even got miles on it. The most important thing though was I was protected should either my flight or train was delayed.
I know BA and certain other airlines have something similar with GWR but I don't think the train segments are Avios qualifying as they don't carry the BA code but you are protected in the event of a delay.