your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to identify this picture. It was in it's day a very important structure.Vololiberista

Heathrows first departure terminal..?

Heathrows first departure terminal..?

Pretty much correct!!It was their intercontinental departure complex!Vololiberista

Pretty much correct!!It was their intercontinental departure complex!Vololiberista

So not too much different from the current T2 mess then ;-)

What this rumour I have heard about rebuilding T2 by using the lost luggage from T5. That would make for an interesting architectural design!!Vololiberista

So, in terms of passenger comfort, not much has changed, heh?I recently flew into LHR and was walking to customs from the arrival gate. Two gentlemen were behind me talking about Heathrow Airport. Both were architects. One said to the other; "They should plow the entire airport down and start over". Coming from an architect, that left an impression on me. I have flown in there, on average, of 6 to 8 times a year since 1981 and I have to agree with them.

So, in terms of passenger comfort, not much has changed, heh?I recently flew into LHR and was walking to customs from the arrival gate. Two gentlemen were behind me talking about Heathrow Airport. Both were architects. One said to the other; "They should plow the entire airport down and start over". Coming from an architect, that left an impression on me. I have flown in there, on average, of 6 to 8 times a year since 1981 and I have to agree with them.

From a pilot's point of view it is a very easy airport to negotiate. And if you know "other" entrances it's very easy for passengers too!!!T5 however makes it very long drive to rwy 27L/R for take off!Vololiberista