IAG snaps up Monarch LGW landing slots
Nov 27, 2017, 2:49 pm
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All gone, the last two sitting around in MAD flew to Teruel recently.
Nov 27, 2017, 2:51 pm
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corporate-wage-slave. On some days in Summer departures were higher than 22, more like your 25 but less of course in Winter. I think Monarch based 10 aircraft at Gatwick during the summer each operating 2 to 3 departures a day (so 2 or 3 slot pairs).
With greater flexibility of scheduling as a result of these new slots BA could put together an impressive long medium and short haul schedule. I expect planning has been going on longer than we realise. I remember when Easyjet bought the Flybe slots BA was interested but said they had come about too early for their plans. With BA Gatwick now in much better shape and I believe profitable it is now time to put plans into action. However I expect other IAG airlines may get a look in. I am not convinced about Level turning up that quickly or at least substantially. The refurbished, densified and fully paid for BA 777s will allow them to compete more effectively with Norwegian. The BA brand is strong at Gatwick and certainly long haul lucrative. I doubt if they would wish to dilute that.
With greater flexibility of scheduling as a result of these new slots BA could put together an impressive long medium and short haul schedule. I expect planning has been going on longer than we realise. I remember when Easyjet bought the Flybe slots BA was interested but said they had come about too early for their plans. With BA Gatwick now in much better shape and I believe profitable it is now time to put plans into action. However I expect other IAG airlines may get a look in. I am not convinced about Level turning up that quickly or at least substantially. The refurbished, densified and fully paid for BA 777s will allow them to compete more effectively with Norwegian. The BA brand is strong at Gatwick and certainly long haul lucrative. I doubt if they would wish to dilute that.
Nov 27, 2017, 4:25 pm
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Nov 27, 2017, 4:43 pm
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DHL and most other cargo operators tend to operate at night. LGW doesn’t have a slot issue overnight. I would guess BA could probably get slots and operate an extra 20 flights a night tomorrow if they wanted.
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Nov 27, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Ah, great to hear something finally swing in BA's favour (even if they did have to pay for the privilege).
I guess there's the possibility BA may move a few flights from LHR to LGW that sit more naturally at LGW?
It's come just at the right time, I have an increasingly long wish list for new BA destinations, PDL/TER, TAY, BNE, AKL, PVR, NAN.
I guess there's the possibility BA may move a few flights from LHR to LGW that sit more naturally at LGW?
It's come just at the right time, I have an increasingly long wish list for new BA destinations, PDL/TER, TAY, BNE, AKL, PVR, NAN.
Nov 28, 2017, 12:40 am
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Nov 28, 2017, 12:41 am
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In fact Monarch in the last few years of its operations was entirely short haul. Their longest flights would be to Red Sea resorts.
Nov 28, 2017, 3:42 am
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Little bit more now being reported: https://news.sky.com/story/ba-owner-...twick-11147280
This suggests some slots will be used for non-BA IAG airlines.
A spokesman for IAG said: "IAG can confirm that it is in the process of completing the acquisition of Monarch's slot portfolio at Gatwick.
"These slots will be used by the Group's airlines, primarily British Airways, enabling them to grow their presence at the airport and launch new destinations and add extra frequencies."
It is thought that IAG will use the slots to increase its presence in the long-haul budget market, in response to growing competition.
"These slots will be used by the Group's airlines, primarily British Airways, enabling them to grow their presence at the airport and launch new destinations and add extra frequencies."
It is thought that IAG will use the slots to increase its presence in the long-haul budget market, in response to growing competition.
Nov 28, 2017, 4:00 am
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60% of the UK’s air freight moves through Heathrow, primarily in the bellyhold of passenger aircraft, a significant proportion on flights at the start and end of the day. The revenue generated from this service helps support the viability of passenger routes, making travel cheaper for passengers and contributing to the connectivity of the airport.
And I presumed they used slots at periods that are not slot restrained - of which LHR has a few. Anyone know how many slots DHL have? Can't find the Summer 2018 list?
Nov 28, 2017, 5:43 am
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Reintroduction of NCL-LGW would open up a lot more interesting SH+ 240TP-earning possibilities… we can hope! Realistically I think it's not likely though.
Nov 28, 2017, 5:46 am
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The reverse argument is that fares are at an all time low (in real terms) and driving airlines to the point where they go bust leaving people in the lurch also isn't good for consumers.
Nov 28, 2017, 5:50 am
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But we don't want to get like the US where the fares are high the airlines are making very significant profits.