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Istanbul Grand Airport might be the biggest but it’s struggling to live up to its name
Istanbul airport is the world’s largest aviation hub under one roof. But with steep costs, long waits and busier transport links, it shows that bigger isn’t always better.
Sadiq Khan supports “a better Heathrow, not a bigger one” as £21bn runway plans are submitted
London’s mayor remains opposed to the 100 per cent privately-funded plans for a £21bn runway at Heathrow, and previously detailed to Monocle the reasoning behind his reluctance.
Observation
Leaders of the world’s major cities need to get out more to watch the competition and form alliances. With a thin field for its leadership race, is London up to the challenge?
Smooth landing
After 15 years, Heathrow's Terminal 5 is ready. In Singapore, the new T3 at Changi has also opened. Monocle travels to London and Singapore to bench test both of the new airport terminals.
Observation
The Unravelled Kingdom: We turn our attention to the UK's national brand, a topic close to Monocle HQ, examining its current state as issues of nation building and branding come to the fore.
