Originally Posted by
WHBM
Actually use of Laker's DC-10s was low in the winter once they built up the big fleet (a significant part of their financial woes), and UK half-term week (which it looks like) may have been just a chance for some extra loads on the holiday flights.
What was your departure airport, maybe I have some data.
Gatwick -- while we lived in London, we took advantage of weekends/holidays for bargain flights -- most from LGW or LUT (Luton).