Do you ever think London Southend Airport will replace Heathrow Airport in the future?
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2010-07-17 16:01:51 UTC
As Southend Airport is to expand and space is limited at Heathrow for further expansion, can Southend take over as the hub airport as part of the Thames Gateway Project in the next 30 years?
Six answers:
anonymous
2010-07-17 16:23:07 UTC
I doubt it. Heathrow is far bigger than even an expanded Southend airport.
Abigail
2016-04-17 08:54:37 UTC
No. They are two separate airports. Heathrow is the big international airport. City is a small airport located in the Docklands.
David H
2010-07-18 03:42:29 UTC
No. Heathrow is relatively easy to get to from all parts of the country (that's why it's there). Southend is a pig to get to from most parts of the country.
Big H
2010-07-18 02:44:41 UTC
Southend Airport could be Oostend Airport..Belgium is nearer than London.......
redmug100
2010-07-17 16:47:12 UTC
People are not going to want to travel 60 odd miles to get to the airport
David S
2010-07-18 04:16:35 UTC
I wish they'd both close ridding us of the dreadful noise and pollution they both cause. Maybe someone can find a cure for the horrific binge flying illness that afflicts the British
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