New LGW Domestic Arrivals now open (23 July)
Jul 23, 19, 6:22 am
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New LGW Domestic Arrivals now open (23 July)
Huzzah ... no more buses!
More detail here >>> https://www.itv.com/news/channel/201...or-passengers/
More info HERE thanks to Akoz.
More detail here >>> https://www.itv.com/news/channel/201...or-passengers/
More info HERE thanks to Akoz.
Last edited by T8191; Jul 23, 19 at 8:17 am
Jul 23, 19, 10:22 am
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Good question!
As I understand it [thanks again Akoz) Domestics will now use Stands 1-5 ... with airbridges. As the the entirety of the operation at LGW, i suspect bussing will still occur occasionally, simply because of the intensity and complexity of the place.
As I understand it [thanks again Akoz) Domestics will now use Stands 1-5 ... with airbridges. As the the entirety of the operation at LGW, i suspect bussing will still occur occasionally, simply because of the intensity and complexity of the place.
Jul 23, 19, 10:56 am
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The nice thing about this is that as Gates 1-5 are still for general departures, it does not mater if a domestic flight comes in, but the aircraft is then due to operate a international flight, unlike at the North terminal, where if the aircraft is due to operate a international flight next it is put on an international stand and domestic arrivals are then bused away, even if there was space at gate 55A-K.
Originally Posted by Gatwick 2019
- Domestic/CTA Passenger Coaching Operation
To cover the eventuality of domestic and CTA passengers, on occasions, still having to be coached from a remote aircraft stand, a coach drop off will be provided adjacent to the apron level walkway at the south west corner of the Pier as indicated on the Location Plan. This will include a new apron level canopy (between stands 3 and 4), wrapping around the existing Stand 4 node building. Details of this are still to be designed but the proposed canopy is illustrated below.
To cover the eventuality of domestic and CTA passengers, on occasions, still having to be coached from a remote aircraft stand, a coach drop off will be provided adjacent to the apron level walkway at the south west corner of the Pier as indicated on the Location Plan. This will include a new apron level canopy (between stands 3 and 4), wrapping around the existing Stand 4 node building. Details of this are still to be designed but the proposed canopy is illustrated below.
Jul 23, 19, 11:02 am
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I went through it the other day from JER. If you are HBO then it is a great improvement over the buses. If you have large bags then the layout is quite awkward (particularly as there is currently only one small lift after baggage reclaim to take you back up to the main arrivals level, which led to a queue of 6 trolleys for the said lift... Baggage delivery was also very slow.
There was no sign of access to flight connections - does anyone know if this is coming?
There was no sign of access to flight connections - does anyone know if this is coming?
Jul 23, 19, 11:43 am
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jmd ... that’s a bit of a disappointing experience, especially for we non-HBO folks.
As for airside connections, I got tne impression that wasn’t on the cards, so still a poor airport from our POV as we are almost inviably connecting to l/h.
As for airside connections, I got tne impression that wasn’t on the cards, so still a poor airport from our POV as we are almost inviably connecting to l/h.
Jul 24, 19, 2:49 am
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also used by FR
i got to use it yesterday for the first time - and it still has the new building smell !
there's just one baggage belt - a rather old style straight line machine. but i guess there's much less hold luggage on domestic/CTA flights.
it was bliss not standing around on a bus for ages ... waiting for the slowest person to deplane.
LGW is back in the game for domestic/CTA.
there's just one baggage belt - a rather old style straight line machine. but i guess there's much less hold luggage on domestic/CTA flights.
it was bliss not standing around on a bus for ages ... waiting for the slowest person to deplane.
LGW is back in the game for domestic/CTA.
