Can a writer purify the tarnished image of an airport and render it new for sceptical passengers? Philosopher Alain de Botton will soon find out, writes Binoy Kampmark.
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Heathrow Airport’s writer in residence
Author Alain de Botton is writing a new book — from the middle of London’s Heathrow Airport. His book, masterminded by the airport’s PR department, will document his experiences living in the airport for a week, chatting to travellers, baggage handlers, airline executives and others.
BA crash landing: Icy aftermath and chocolate after-party
Did the increasingly popular and eco-friendly use of ‘gliding’ or ‘straight in’ descents by airliners cause the BA crash landing at London Heathrow on 17 January? Ben Sandilands investigates.
