2023-12-08T16:10:36.819361-08:00

The Times • Dominic O’Connell

UK airlines’ radar shows a threat to their precious landing slots at Heathrow

The Times reports: Wednesday night was cold and clear, and above London you could see the winking beacons of aircraft lining up to land at Heathrow like an early string of Christmas lights adorning the capital.

2023-12-08T16:10:36.819361-08:00

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