I recently flew into Heathrow (transatlantic) and the plane was put in a holding pattern while waiting for a landing slot. I passed over Forest Hill three times in total before landing. Most of my transatlantic flights into LHR over the last 18 months have involved holding patterns over London.

I wonder if congestion at LHR actually adds to aircraft noise pollution for the local area.

Should we be campaigning for a Gatwick expansion?