Originally Posted by AndyFlyer

I would guess the LCY was operated from a remote parking space, so they boarded early and departed early. I have had this on my past couple of ex-DUS-LCY departures. That said, not right if then to inconvenience you for their operational efficiency, so I would pursue IDB.

BA cancelled a NCE-LCY flight (not enough pax) and rerouted people onto LHR. They paid cab fare home but no other comp despite getting home 3.5 hrs later than I would if I had landed LCY.