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Virgin Atlantic chief Koster has criticized Heathrow’s plan to move Delta operations to Terminal 4, which would split the carriers’ co-location. The joint-venture partners are exploring “multiple options” to reverse the plan as Heathrow reviews terminal occupancy.
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