Heathrow flights 'top of priorities list'
05.08.07
A campaign to secure flights between Liverpool Airport and Heathrow has been launched after it was placed at the top of a list of 'must have' transport projects needed to ensure the region's continued growth. A spokesman for the airport confirmed that it is working with Merseyside councils now campaigning for direct flights between Liverpool and the world's busiest international airport.
The campaign was revealed in a transport strategy for the Liverpool 'city region' telling the Government what the region expects to achieve over the next few years. A link to Heathrow would open up Liverpool Airport to a massive new market, because passengers flying into one of the world's largest airports would be able to fly to Liverpool with just one transfer.
Manchester Airport has seen significant benefits from its links to Heathrow, with more than 15 daily flights taking on the route operated by bmi and British Airways. The councils and airport believe that tourist and business travellers heading for London or taking onward connecting flights from Heathrow would make several daily flights viable on the route.
An airport spokesman, said: 'We are delighted to have the backing from the councils. Heathrow is our top priority in terms of airports we want to be able to provide links to, not only because it is a London airport, but also because it opens up connectivity across the world.'
'We currently offer flights to 65 destinations, but our access to world markets is slim. Accessing a hub airport is essential for us, and Heathrow is our top target. We see no reason why it can't happen. As a growing city, we think Liverpool can support it.'
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