Heathrow Terminal 5 controversy

Heathrow Terminal 5 controversy revolves around its opening in 2008, which faced criticism due to significant operational issues, including baggage handling failures and delays, causing passenger frustration. Critics argued that rushed testing and inadequate planning contributed to the problems. Additionally, there were concerns over environmental impacts and the project's approval process. While the terminal was intended to modernize Heathrow and increase capacity, these initial issues raised questions about project management and infrastructure readiness, highlighting the challenges of large-scale airport expansions.