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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Feb 26, 2022, 11:19 am
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Feb 26, 2022, 11:34 am
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Yes, there is only one flight per day and most are evening. Some are earlier though, for example on 7/16 the arrival in LHR is 14.55 but maybe that day doesn’t work for you.
Feb 26, 2022, 11:39 am
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I guess the other thing I can do is simply book one and see if there is a cancellation or schedule change that allows me to make a free change.
Feb 26, 2022, 12:01 pm
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That date is pretty much my date, perhaps one day earlier or later, but the result is the same: connect via LGW (which is interesting as its a A380), or do the bus transfer via LHR.
I guess the other thing I can do is simply book one and see if there is a cancellation or schedule change that allows me to make a free change.
I guess the other thing I can do is simply book one and see if there is a cancellation or schedule change that allows me to make a free change.
Feb 26, 2022, 12:08 pm
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Feb 26, 2022, 1:05 pm
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You could also fly DBV-LGW-JFK-DCA/BWI, no one is stopping you to fly on an AA domestic segment after you arrive at JFK.
Feb 26, 2022, 2:01 pm
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There is only one non-stop from JFK to BWI at present in July: 11:10 am.
Feb 26, 2022, 2:05 pm
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Interesting as AA amped up the frequency of JFK-BWI to x5-x6 daily during the winter and spring and they are going back to x1 daily in the summer.
Feb 26, 2022, 2:31 pm
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So, the options (since you mention it) are as follows:
DBV-LGW-JFK...... 4 hour connection and self-transit to LGA for the 10:00 pm LGA-DCA flight.
or
DBV-LGW .... 4 hour connection and self-transit to LHR for the LHR-IAD nonstop.
I'm leaning towards the DBV-LGW...LHR-IAD option. But any advice on that transit or the value of lounges at LGW is appreciated.