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    Heathrow Delays Threatening London's Viability

    Financial Times:
    ‘Hassle of Heathrow’ takes toll on City

    By Christopher Adams, Political Correspondent

    Published: July 29 2007 22:03 | Last updated: July 29 2007 22:03

    London’s status as one of the world’s leading financial centres risks being undermined by excessive delays at Heathrow and the airport’s sprawling layout, the new City minister warns on Monday.

    In her first interview in the role, Kitty Ussher has told the Financial Times that the government shares business concerns about queues at passport control, the effect of security measures and the airport’s set-up.

    Calling herself an “advocate” for business in government, she spoke of the unhappiness felt by executives at the so-called “Heathrow hassle” and the miserable experiences they have suffered. More...
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    Re: Heathrow Delays Threatening London's Viability

    Surprised to hear it as London CIty and Gatwick are alternatives.
    And I, I took the path less traveled by
    and that has made all the difference......yet...
    I have a feeling a handle of people are going to be very interested in what I post in the near future.

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