Skift Take
Patrick McLoughlin won't have time to even think about flying out of the UK with Heathrow's expansions plans still in the air and Richard Branson down his throat over the west coast rail line.
Just as the aviation industry was popping corks at the departure of a transport secretary who opposed Heathrow expansion, it has emerged that the new incumbent has his own issues: a fear of flying.
Patrick McLoughlin, the new transport secretary, has previously admitted that he not only has a fear of flying but he represents the most landlocked constituency in the UK.
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] Patrick McLoughlin replaces Justine Greening after less than a year of her appointment. Photo by Altogetherfool.[/
