Heathrow - a world class airport?

[Paddy]

Probably for the same reason that most of us in the UK don't own winter tyres and tyre chains and carry provisions enough to last overnight stuck on a motorway in winter, and own a spare 4x4. I expect airports and airlines have lost money too, which isn't in their interest either. Prior to a few years ago this was okay, but obviously now, in hindsight, a rethink may be required.

Many insurance companies are not covering cars with winter tyres because they are classed as modifications.

[doodab]

Many insurance companies are not covering cars with winter tyres because they are classed as modifications.

Better get rid of those furry dice as well

[VectraMan]

Many insurance companies are not covering cars with winter tyres because they are classed as modifications.

I don't think that's true. Somebody on the S2000 forum posted "my insurance company charged me extra for winter tyres!" and whipped up a lot of fuss. But what actually happened was he'd bought a second set of non-standard, different sized wheels to fit his winter tyres to, and they charged him for those not the tyres.

Insurance companies don't tell you which brand or type of tyres to use, as long as they're legal. The only issue might be if you fit a different size than standard.

[minestrone]

Heathrow is an absolute dump.

Went through Singapore recently and it is an example of how an airport should look and how it should be run. No crowds, no queues, staff don't look like they are one 'customer' away from telling you to shove it.

[Ignis Fatuus]

What does a snowbound airport have to do with the government? It the the airport owners who are to blame.

The only thing the government can be blamed for is privatising it in the first place. And - whisper it - that wasn't Labour that did that.

[AtW]

And - whisper it - that wasn't Labour that did that.

It was under Liebor that it was sold to a foreign company that UK Govt has got much less leverage over.

It was under Liebor Govt earlier this year, and I think 2 years ago that Heathrow had those problems - did Govt do anything? No, they did fook all.

All Al Quada needs to do in this country is to rent a few snow machines and economic damage caused by this will be more profound than any violent attacks they can possible carry out.

[minestrone]

I would imagine most airports would be closed after that dump of snow in that short a period.

People like a good moan in this country and the press is always there to wind up the public.

[TimberWolf]

I would imagine most airports would be closed after that dump of snow in that short a period.

People like a good moan in this country and the press is always there to wind up the public.

WHS

[AtW]

I would imagine most airports would be closed after that dump of snow in that short a period. People like a good moan in this country and the press is always there to wind up the public.

There was no snow dumped on Heathrow yesterday and today apparently, yet most flights still get canned.

[SueEllen]

There was no snow dumped on Heathrow yesterday and today apparently, yet most flights still get canned.

Planes in the wrong places. Most planes are out flying most of the day so if they get grounded in the wrong airport flight schedules are f***ed up.