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Oct 27, 2013 | 3:59 pm

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Originally Posted by JOUY31

Well, I remember flying BA, in the distant past, from LGW to PAR (I don't remember which airport in Paris). While far better than LTN or STN, LGW would probably be my third choice after LHR/LCY:
- the Gatwick Express is not cheap: GBP 20 one-way; at that price point, I would rather use the Heathrow Express and be in Paddington in 15mn;
- somewhat cheaper alternatives (i.e. suburban trains) lack baggage racks and have many stops; no Tube line like the Piccadilly line;
- Black cab or minicab fares are more expensive than from/to LHR/LCY.

Overall, I would need a strong incentive to use LGW rather than LCY or LHR. Going to SSH in CE was one, in the past

. Flying U2 rather than AF is not one for me.

To be honest, I'm still wondering why people fly between Paris and London. Eurostar is so much easier. I do Paris - Lutton quite a lot and I use the train. I even prefer to use Eurostar than a nonrev ticket.

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