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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.The main gateway to Britain for visitors and the main way out for those of us wishing to travel further afield, it is the world's fourth busiest airport. Currently serving over 180 destinations, Heathrow attracts controversy for its wish to expand and have a third runway to keep up with rival European airports.