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.
BA at Gatwick 2021
Apr 3, 2021, 4:55 am
#992
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London, Babylon-on-Thames
Programs: BAEC Blue (back to Earth)
Posts: 1,500
Apr 3, 2021, 5:37 am
#993
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 187
767 if I remember correctly, pre 9/11 then Dropped after 9/11, brought back, around 2008ish on a 4 class 777, totally wrong config, ended up regularly being heavily oversold in M with large numbers of invol upgrades. Often very large numbers of Italian originating pax connecting.
Dropped again.
restarted again with a 3 class 777, in reaction to DY probably, did pretty well loads wise in M/W less so in J
dropped again due covid and Although never say never, I can’t see BA being in a rush to bring it back.
Dropped again.
restarted again with a 3 class 777, in reaction to DY probably, did pretty well loads wise in M/W less so in J
dropped again due covid and Although never say never, I can’t see BA being in a rush to bring it back.
Apr 3, 2021, 6:10 am
#994
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,579
I guess BA will wait and see how well Norse Atlantic beds in on the route and react accordingly if they feel the need to. Otherwise the days of competing against other LGW carriers are well and truly over - at least for the time being.
Apr 3, 2021, 9:36 am
#995
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 107
Our flights LGW-UVF-LGW for 10 July returning 31 July have been cancelled and replaced with LHR-UVF-LHR on the same dates but with slightly different timings which happen to suit us slightly better.
On the new outbound J booked seats we have no option to change seats from our original booking, which remain the same numbers but on the return our seats have changed (and we could change again if we wanted).
Interestingly, our return is on a 777 with a seat configuration 8F 49J which according to BASource is a refurbished aircraft with flat bed suites - which is a definite improvement and a first for us!
On the new outbound J booked seats we have no option to change seats from our original booking, which remain the same numbers but on the return our seats have changed (and we could change again if we wanted).
Interestingly, our return is on a 777 with a seat configuration 8F 49J which according to BASource is a refurbished aircraft with flat bed suites - which is a definite improvement and a first for us!
Apr 3, 2021, 9:51 am
#996
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 378
thanks for the update. That’s positive.
interesting the double drop destinations are now on the ANU rather than the UVF. I guess the 2xLHRUVF covers off the lack of F on the route now LGW 777s are three class only.
I believe there are 11? 32J densified 777 Converted for LGW useable pre covid so IF the above, or close to it does happen that will keep most of those busy. Here’s hoping for some positivity this summer allowing BA LGW to look ahead and plan for the coming winter season and summer 2022.
but then with covid, god knows
interesting the double drop destinations are now on the ANU rather than the UVF. I guess the 2xLHRUVF covers off the lack of F on the route now LGW 777s are three class only.
I believe there are 11? 32J densified 777 Converted for LGW useable pre covid so IF the above, or close to it does happen that will keep most of those busy. Here’s hoping for some positivity this summer allowing BA LGW to look ahead and plan for the coming winter season and summer 2022.
but then with covid, god knows
G-VIIO/G-VIIP/G-VIIR/G-VIIT/G-VIIU/G-VIIX- Configured 32J/52W/252Y
G-YMMB/G-YMMC/G-YMMD/G-YMME/G-YMMF - Configured 32J/48W/252Y
BA plan to use two aircraft at LHR for S21. MCO is planned to operated by aircraft with 52W seats and ISB with a aircraft with 48W.
Apr 3, 2021, 11:33 am
#998
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Mucci, BAEC Silver, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,037
Apr 3, 2021, 2:32 pm
#1000
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,624
im guessing thats what BA would prefer also, but there just wouldn't be the capacity once we return to normal and the overspill and low cost competition will return in due course. I expect the F lounge to be ‘enhanced’ and merged as a token Gold gesture. This idea of UK domestic expanded connections into LGW won't see light of day either.
Apr 3, 2021, 2:36 pm
#1001
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: British Airways GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond & Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,609
im guessing thats what BA would prefer also, but there just wouldn't be the capacity once we return to normal and the overspill and low cost competition will return in due course. I expect the F lounge to be ‘enhanced’ and merged as a token Gold gesture. This idea of UK domestic expanded connections into LGW won't see light of day either.
Apr 3, 2021, 2:55 pm
#1002
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,412
Excuse you? Gatwick is vital to a huge number of people, Heathrow is not the be at and end all. BA would be daft to drop LGW. To state that Heathrow is a ‘London’ Hub is questionable in itself.
Apr 4, 2021, 6:41 am
#1003
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: City of Kingston Upon Hull
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 4,940
Apr 4, 2021, 7:12 am
#1004
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: British Airways GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond & Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,609
Its 15 mins to my parents house 
Its also a modern, clean, efficient airport.
Having flown MAN-LHR-MAN this weekend its chalk and cheese how good LHR is and how bad MAN is....I don't recall LGW being that great - it has been a few years since I used it however.
Its also a modern, clean, efficient airport.
Having flown MAN-LHR-MAN this weekend its chalk and cheese how good LHR is and how bad MAN is....I don't recall LGW being that great - it has been a few years since I used it however.
Apr 4, 2021, 7:33 am
#1005
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,579
I was skeptical when BA moved from North to South Terminal but the reality is it works very well from a passenger perspective - great rail links to Berkshire too!