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Heathrow working to minimise impact of snow
30 Nov 2010
Airport operator BAA has revealed that a number of strategies and plans are in place to ensure that London Heathrow is prepared for the wintry weather.
An extra half a million pounds has been invested in new technology and tools at the airport this year, meaning the airside department is better-equipped to run constant checks of runway and taxiway areas and take any necessary action.
With the heavy snow that has hit northern England and Scotland spreading south this week, Heathrow's fleet of snow ploughs and de-icing vehicles has been deployed to clear the airfield.
A computer system is also being used to ensure that the airport does not exhaust its stock of de-icing fluid.
Colin Wood, airside director at Heathrow, said: 'As the world's busiest international airport it's absolutely vital we are well prepared and our team do an excellent job often in quite severe conditions.
'While we stayed open last winter, we won't rest on our laurels and promise that we'll be ready, waiting and doing everything we can to make every journey better for our passengers.'
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An extra half a million pounds has been invested in new technology and tools at the airport this year, meaning the airside department is better-equipped to run constant checks of runway and taxiway areas and take any necessary action.
With the heavy snow that has hit northern England and Scotland spreading south this week, Heathrow's fleet of snow ploughs and de-icing vehicles has been deployed to clear the airfield.
A computer system is also being used to ensure that the airport does not exhaust its stock of de-icing fluid.
Colin Wood, airside director at Heathrow, said: 'As the world's busiest international airport it's absolutely vital we are well prepared and our team do an excellent job often in quite severe conditions.
'While we stayed open last winter, we won't rest on our laurels and promise that we'll be ready, waiting and doing everything we can to make every journey better for our passengers.'
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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