Originally Posted by
dodgeflyer
Direct isn’t really relative. The NYC - LHR market is either direct or indirect. If you’re going elsewhere in the EU of course all is to play but London is [i believe] the wealthiest O&D market in the world. Many will not fly via second airport. BA knows this.
Completely agree, how many of LON based travellers who could afford to pay premium cabins ( not to make a research on FlyerTalk as people here are more aware of the situation ) would prefer to make a stop in order to avoid a boxed catering and spend extra hours on travel? Probably less than 5% of these people.
Both WW and AC knows that UK based business travellers are inclined to fly direct rather than paying less and make a connection, spend the extra time/hassle and they know that still, BA would be their top choice.
Originally Posted by
seanp7
If you’re based in London, Spain is direct on BA. From NYC, it’s not. That was my point. I have little incentive to fly through LHR at this time when I can connect on another airline and get a near-normal F experience.
Therefore, I’m not captive to Walsh which was the OP I was responding to.
The UK does not have a legacy carrier other than BA that flies to that many destinations. In the USA, you have the choice between Delta, United and American on most routes that passengers could be loyal on.