tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33236386.post2354645124388613430..comments2023-11-14T09:15:59.661+00:00Comments on City Hall: Spotlight on HeathrowRoger Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839182217428381247noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33236386.post-19141917344270353542009-11-26T14:49:20.984+00:002009-11-26T14:49:20.984+00:00RE wrote "Furthermore, reducing capacity at t...RE wrote "Furthermore, reducing capacity at the Heathrow hub might just encourage passengers to use the airports at Paris or Amsterdam instead. This would harm London's economy without mitigating damage to the environment."<br /><br />Why do people compare London's Heathrow with Amsterdam's Schipol or Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)?. <br /><br />How many runways does London need?. When you add all the runway capacity in London, we have more runways then either Paris or Amsterdam. We have Luton, Stanstead, London City Airport, Gatwick, Biggin Hill, Northolt (RAF/private jets) and Heathrow. Heathrow may only have two runways but operates at a higher capacity then CDG or Schipol.<br /><br />Perhaps, London should be more concerned about driving people out of the capital because of aircraft noise. I love living in London, but I do want my peace and tranquility when I am home. Even small pleasures such as walking along River Thames are interrupted by the constant drone of aircraft noise. (Aircraft follow the route to the river)<br /><br />Which part of London should I move to avoid being bombarded by aircraft noise?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com