Willie Walsh interview

The transcript discusses the political, economic, and environmental challenges of building a new hub airport in the Thames estuary. It highlights the need for political will and a coherent financial plan to make the project viable. The discussion also touches on Heathrow's declining global standing and the importance of maintaining ambition and competitiveness, using a sports analogy to emphasize the need for the UK to aim for the top position in global aviation.

What analogy is used to describe the ambition of airports and how does it relate to sports?

What is the speaker's perspective on settling for being second or third best in terms of airport status?