I dont deny at all that a viewing area is a good thing and I would love to see one at both airports but i think im being realistic in my views over LHR.
Of course there is a need for viewing at LHR but that doesnt mean they will have the same view of it as LGW do and this is down to security. (we can rule out money given both airports have same owner)
For example LHR has the Royal Reception Centre. This is extremely high security area and only used for our and visiting high ranking royals, presidents, diplomats etc. Does LGW have one of these? No.
On the note of an area controlled by security forces, i am confident when i say we can rule out anything on Manchester AVP scale as there simply is not the room. At Heathrow it is surrounded by roads and buildings and at Gatwick there is either a thick section fo trees/bushes or buildings. Therefore they will either make it publically known current spotting areas are now “accepted” by them or make space in the terminal which will be hard for them to get a good view for spotters given how advanced building work is etc.
Remember areas are never airside and this means locations are highly limited. They are not going to let people wander down a pier to a specific gallery with a good view just because of a pass….
In principle a good idea but really its not an interest to the police in creating an area. Nor is it something that is within their budget. Passes are a policing issue if they make them it and I agree its a very sensible thing to do. However BAA are the people who would have to fork out on a viewing gallery and even if they use the figures for Manchesters AVP i dont think they will jump at it given the geography.
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