On 8 Mar, 11:08, wrote:
On Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:13:51 -0800 (PST)

Mizter T wrote:
Bingo - CJB, you do so love trotting out a BAA-bashing post each time
a part of the Piccadilly line is closed 'out west' (i.e. somewhere
twixt central London and Heathrow).

When arrangements were made for HEx and Heathrow Connect (HC) to
accept z1-6 Travelcards - and later any Oyster card (merely on sight)
- then the fact that HEx and HC tickets continued to be sold was proof
of rip-off Britain in your eyes. Now that there's no such arrangement,
it's also proof of rip-off Britain in your eyes.

The heathrow services are part of the london rail network. Theres no reason
for them NOT to accept travelcards other than the fact they're given special
treatment for reasons no doubt involving brown envelopes down at whitehall.

The only reason they can still charge extortionate fares is because there
are enough mugs willing to pay them. Why anyone would pay 15 odd quid to be
dumped at paddington is a mystery to me. Personally I'd just take a taxi but
then I long ago gave up relying on public transport to get me to and from
airports anyway after a couple of close shaves due to the piccadilly line
****ing up.

B2003

The route is wholly financed by the BAA and is priced to be in
competition with taxis. It receives no money from TFL and therefore
does not accept TFL tickets.