Originally Posted by etiene

If I recall the previous discussions [probably on this thread] correctly, there were issues with all of the other options. I think the 35K was too long for LGW gates and the 787 needed kit down route that wasn't available [number of ground power units?]. Is that right...?

Of the two, the 787 obstacle seems like the sort of thing that the destination airports might be made to pay for - at risk of the loss of the flight - which will no doubt appeal to the decision makers, but would require refitting as mentioned. If all the 789s get refitted to CS in the next 12-18 months it surely can't be likely that they'll head to LGW a mere handful of years later. I don't recall if the 359 also had issues at LGW, but that would be a new type etc. There's also the BA reluctance to put new kit at LGW. It does seem like at least one of these issues must be negotiated though, and pretty soon in airline planning terms.