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May 14, 2020, 8:42 am
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May 14, 2020, 8:50 am
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The only time I flew Qantas from LHR was from T4.
I remember a VERY old episode of Airport had Kylie Minogue flying from LHR, I am sure it is T4... fast forward to 7 minutes 08 seconds
I remember a VERY old episode of Airport had Kylie Minogue flying from LHR, I am sure it is T4... fast forward to 7 minutes 08 seconds
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May 14, 2020, 8:59 am
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The gate modules are sparkling white, so this photo was probably taken shortly after they where painted white (previously yellow)
May 14, 2020, 9:17 am
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Not sure why it then became the focus for BA's long-haul operations, though the point made above re. T1 and domestic/CTA flights could be a part of it. I doubt it would make sense to BA to split its short-haul operations between terminals to such an extent - beyond the handful of short-haul routes which did operate at T4.
May 14, 2020, 11:56 am
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T4 was at its best before they put all the shops in. It had vast open spaces, and was light and airy...........apart from that awful walk to some gates..
Now all airports have overly large shopping malls, they are all more or less the same, with all the "character" of Brent Cross. I might exclude Changi and Aswan from that generalisation, but can't think of others.
Now all airports have overly large shopping malls, they are all more or less the same, with all the "character" of Brent Cross. I might exclude Changi and Aswan from that generalisation, but can't think of others.
May 14, 2020, 12:10 pm
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I remember a VERY old episode of Airport had Kylie Minogue flying from LHR, I am sure it is T4... fast forward to 7 minutes 08 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Ql8EpUSI0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Ql8EpUSI0
May 14, 2020, 12:56 pm
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I seem to recall reading that the intention for T4 was that it be primarily short-haul, with rapid TXL-like kerb-to-gate access - hence the design of the building.
Not sure why it then became the focus for BA's long-haul operations, though the point made above re. T1 and domestic/CTA flights could be a part of it. I doubt it would make sense to BA to split its short-haul operations between terminals to such an extent - beyond the handful of short-haul routes which did operate at T4.
Not sure why it then became the focus for BA's long-haul operations, though the point made above re. T1 and domestic/CTA flights could be a part of it. I doubt it would make sense to BA to split its short-haul operations between terminals to such an extent - beyond the handful of short-haul routes which did operate at T4.
May 15, 2020, 2:14 am
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I think it was the other way around - it was built primarily for long haul as most of the gates were built to accommodate large wide-bodied aircraft. There were only a few gates that couldn't accommodate wide-bodied aircraft (15-21 IIRC) - the gates on the same side as the Concorde Room.
May 15, 2020, 2:24 am
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I am too young lol to remember BA pre Terminal 4
I knew Terminal 1 of course and the 2 lounges there for domestic and international
Did all long haul go from Terminal 3?
I knew Terminal 1 of course and the 2 lounges there for domestic and international
Did all long haul go from Terminal 3?
May 15, 2020, 2:50 am
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During the years preceding the opening of T5, the bulk of BA’s long haul operated out of T4. A small number of long haul routes departed from T1, such as SFO, and MIA went from T3. BA also operated a few European routes from T4, such as CPH
May 15, 2020, 3:31 am
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Where did Concorde go from then and long hauls
May 15, 2020, 4:56 am
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It was a Lord King tantrum that saw BA move “intercontinental” services to T4. He wanted the newest terminal to have the flagship services.
Connecting T1-T4 was a drag, always by bus, and luggage frequently didn’t make the trip.
Connecting T1-T4 was a drag, always by bus, and luggage frequently didn’t make the trip.
