BA announces biggest Gatwick summer schedule in 10 years
Jan 4, 2018, 6:20 am
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So Gatwick shorthaul is not being densified?! TBH LGW might be better than LHR now - if you get an ex-LHR 319 with flip down screens then seating will be better, fablounge at South Terminal, great groundstaff and some really good cabin crew as well.
Does BA still have an MD for Gatwick (I remember they brought in Silla Maizey a while ago, who I think is long gone, but someone has done well here).
Does BA still have an MD for Gatwick (I remember they brought in Silla Maizey a while ago, who I think is long gone, but someone has done well here).
- A319s are going to LGW as are Sharklet fitted A320s. Do not believe there are plans to refurbish these.
Jan 4, 2018, 6:20 am
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Actually the "new" routes are already served by LCY for at least some of the year. CFE (Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne) is the only new location I can see here so far.
Jan 4, 2018, 6:22 am
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confirmed in their press release:-
A small number of flights will be operated by Titan Airways on behalf of British Airways, which is a provider of chartered aircraft to many UK airlines and which we have worked with for many years.
Jan 4, 2018, 6:35 am
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Some interesting scheduling quirks e.g. two flights to Funchal 5mins apart on a Saturday. But I am sure these will get optimised over coming seasons
Jan 4, 2018, 6:38 am
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Jan 4, 2018, 6:41 am
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I have been choosing the rear of the 2 exit rows on 320's from LGW in case of re-furb & densification. Does this mean I can safely go for the forward exit row (avoids knees in the back, yes I know, first world problem) ?
Jan 4, 2018, 7:25 am
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if the rumour is true that Gatwick is getting more 777’s then new routes must be round the corner 👍
Jan 4, 2018, 7:30 am
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There are some interesting new long haul route rumours doing the rounds, some of which would previously have been seen as ‘charter’ destinations but are now perhaps becoming more mainstream... will be an interesting few months
Jan 4, 2018, 7:32 am
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Plenty of reward saver available at the moment as well, to both AGP and GIB.
Late May Bank Holiday all sorted
for 15K Avios and £38.00 a good January bargain !
Late May Bank Holiday all sorted
for 15K Avios and £38.00 a good January bargain !
Jan 4, 2018, 7:54 am
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As one whose youthful flying experience revolved largely around LGW on quasi-charters and some scheduled flights on BCal and some others, I'd love to see Zurich reinstated.
Jan 4, 2018, 8:38 am
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Madeira last August (via some rock nearby after 2 go arounds due to wind) . Low oppressive ceilings designed I guess back in the 60s?, horribly overcrowded, smelly toilets and I particularly enjoyed the 1 and a quarter hour wait at passport control (with 2 children too young to use the egates - mind you the queues for those were pretty impressive as well). My wife did get to chat to Peter Andre standing behind us in the security queue on the way out tho - Other than that......