Feb 11, 2021, 1:37 pm
Last edit by: alexwuk
September 2021 update:
Suspensions of all remaining LGW short haul services further extended to 26 March 2022, with the exception of: one daily MAN-LGW-MAN rotation (BA2509/BA2508) and one daily GLA-LGW-GLA rotation (BA2511/BA2512)
Many LGW short haul routes will continue to operate from LHR in the meantime; exceptions are ALC/CGN/DBV/GOA, which have been suspended until 26th March 2022 ie these destinations will not operated by BA this Winter.
Suspensions of all remaining LGW short haul services further extended to 26 March 2022, with the exception of: one daily MAN-LGW-MAN rotation (BA2509/BA2508) and one daily GLA-LGW-GLA rotation (BA2511/BA2512)
Many LGW short haul routes will continue to operate from LHR in the meantime; exceptions are ALC/CGN/DBV/GOA, which have been suspended until 26th March 2022 ie these destinations will not operated by BA this Winter.
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Jul 1, 2020, 1:29 pm
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Jul 1, 2020, 1:31 pm
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One knock-on effect of all of this is the price of on-airport parking at LHR. It's gone through the roof! Last night, for two weeks in August, LS T5 was on offer for around £150, today it is no longer available. With the POD sold out, only SS T5 is available, at around £220.
Jul 1, 2020, 1:37 pm
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One knock-on effect of all of this is the price of on-airport parking at LHR. It's gone through the roof! Last night, for two weeks in August, LS T5 was on offer for around £150, today it is no longer available. With the POD sold out, only SS T5 is available, at around £220.
At this rate I may have to consider removing Purple and one or two other third parties off my procurement blacklist.
Jul 1, 2020, 2:52 pm
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One knock-on effect of all of this is the price of on-airport parking at LHR. It's gone through the roof! Last night, for two weeks in August, LS T5 was on offer for around £150, today it is no longer available. With the POD sold out, only SS T5 is available, at around £220.
Jul 1, 2020, 3:23 pm
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I think a big test for reopening more air traffic, especially LGW, comes in the next 2-4 weeks here in England with the reopening of the hospitality industry. It will test the public and whether with our responses, we really understand this crisis and controlling the spread.
Equally people jetting off to spain and elsewhere, next week, doesn’t undo all the efforts of nations controlling the virus.
Equally people jetting off to spain and elsewhere, next week, doesn’t undo all the efforts of nations controlling the virus.
Jul 1, 2020, 4:32 pm
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I think a big test for reopening more air traffic, especially LGW, comes in the next 2-4 weeks here in England with the reopening of the hospitality industry. It will test the public and whether with our responses, we really understand this crisis and controlling the spread.
Equally people jetting off to spain and elsewhere, next week, doesn’t undo all the efforts of nations controlling the virus.
Equally people jetting off to spain and elsewhere, next week, doesn’t undo all the efforts of nations controlling the virus.
Jul 2, 2020, 4:46 am
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Upcoming bookings LGW - RAK on 30 July, and LGW - PHO on 11 Aug switched to LHR. Email message said that they had been cancelled, so I called to request a refund. Was offered avios in lieu of cash but opted for the cash. Now all BA-ed out until Dec, which is what we prefer at the moment - currently looking for flights on other airlines for a Sept break.
Jul 3, 2020, 6:44 pm
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I would really like some advice/knowledge/opinions please.
I am looking to book a holiday in September and I know the short haul routes switch back to LGW on 8th September. There are options I like, but the flights go out from LHR and back to LGW. What are the chances they extend these routes at LHR? Or are they really likely to go back to LGW on that date?
I am looking to book a holiday in September and I know the short haul routes switch back to LGW on 8th September. There are options I like, but the flights go out from LHR and back to LGW. What are the chances they extend these routes at LHR? Or are they really likely to go back to LGW on that date?
Jul 4, 2020, 12:54 am
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I would really like some advice/knowledge/opinions please.
I am looking to book a holiday in September and I know the short haul routes switch back to LGW on 8th September. There are options I like, but the flights go out from LHR and back to LGW. What are the chances they extend these routes at LHR? Or are they really likely to go back to LGW on that date?
I am looking to book a holiday in September and I know the short haul routes switch back to LGW on 8th September. There are options I like, but the flights go out from LHR and back to LGW. What are the chances they extend these routes at LHR? Or are they really likely to go back to LGW on that date?
Jul 5, 2020, 1:09 am
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8th of September is the current PLANNED date, but there have been a few of those so there is every chance we will continue to see September, October, November and beyond Route News and updates posts. Within three weeks there’s is every possibility the country will be in lock down again.
Jul 6, 2020, 8:01 am
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Just had an email from BA to say that my flights to Bermuda on 17th and 31st July are now operating from LGW North....
Wonder what they are offering for lounge access.....
Wonder what they are offering for lounge access.....
Jul 6, 2020, 8:11 am
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Jul 6, 2020, 8:18 am
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Jul 6, 2020, 8:39 am
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I would prefer if they moved it to LHR!