Originally Posted by
Calchas
I do suspect that most of the recent longhaul growth at LGW is because of slot shortages at LHR rather than the attractiveness of LGW itself.
I think that's part of it. However, with a second runway, third terminal (which I think is the plan?) and improved transport links, LGW becomes much more attractive in its own right.
Like all these things, success begets success, so an 'attractive' LGW will change airlines' attitude towards it. And help break the monopolistic strangle BA has on LHR, which is never good for passengers.