CX is considering flying to London Gatwick (LGW)
Aug 18, 2015, 7:35 pm
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Isn't there a third option to S. America in general - QF to SCL via SYD? Or is that too far/circuitous from NE Asia?
Aug 18, 2015, 7:49 pm
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If CX did a flight to MAD or BCN, that would be the ideal transit point for Latin America.
Aug 18, 2015, 7:57 pm
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I think enough people fall into those categories to make a flight work, but it wouldn't be surprising if it didn't last long.
On a great circle line a SCL flight would fly almost straight over SYD.
Aug 19, 2015, 5:14 am
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2. Gatwick serves more destinations (and many, many more in Europe) than Heathrow, so I'm not sure why that makes LHR connections superior?
Let's keep our arguments factual rather than emotive, eh?
Aug 19, 2015, 5:30 am
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1. I think your definition of "anything else" is a bit vague. Gatwick has direct trains to most of the UK. Heathrow has a direct train to, errr, Paddington; great for getting roast duck in Bayswater, but a bit poor if you live or work anywhere North, East or South of London, never mind the City. Even if you live in South West London (e.g. Clapham, Putney), it's faster and easier to get to LGW by public transport than LHR
2. Gatwick serves more destinations (and many, many more in Europe) than Heathrow, so I'm not sure why that makes LHR connections superior?
Let's keep our arguments factual rather than emotive, eh?
2. Gatwick serves more destinations (and many, many more in Europe) than Heathrow, so I'm not sure why that makes LHR connections superior?
Let's keep our arguments factual rather than emotive, eh?
2. Unless CX has codeshares up its sleeve with Easyjet, Thomson or Thomas Cook, those destinations cannot really be considered as connections.
Aug 19, 2015, 7:58 am
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Interesting debate. I would bet that LGW flights would be cheaper then LHR similar to EK and that EK would move one of their from LGW to LHR if they have the slots there.
Would the extra flight reduce the loading factor for Heathrow by much? So far MAN is not effecting much to the LHR operation, however LGW is much closer.
Last I heard MAN have good load factors, however they lack the yield which will similarly reflect on LGW too. As a passenger I would love the extra flight just to bring the air fares down as well the increase in choice of timing and hopefully more empty seats. From an investing points, it might not be wise to dilute its yield.
There are a few ways of comparing this JFK+EWR and HND+NRT. I only can think of BA+VS+EK fly both LGW and LHR any others?
Would the extra flight reduce the loading factor for Heathrow by much? So far MAN is not effecting much to the LHR operation, however LGW is much closer.
Last I heard MAN have good load factors, however they lack the yield which will similarly reflect on LGW too. As a passenger I would love the extra flight just to bring the air fares down as well the increase in choice of timing and hopefully more empty seats. From an investing points, it might not be wise to dilute its yield.
There are a few ways of comparing this JFK+EWR and HND+NRT. I only can think of BA+VS+EK fly both LGW and LHR any others?
Aug 19, 2015, 10:17 am
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Aug 19, 2015, 10:36 am
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Isnt there just the a23 stretch going to gatwick? If urenot ard the trainlines or if there are track works... Good luck! (Esp on saturday when there is 3pm kick off)
Isnt there just the a23 stretch going to gatwick? If urenot ard the trainlines or if there are track works... Good luck! (Esp on saturday when there is 3pm kick off)
Aug 19, 2015, 3:16 pm
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Last I heard MAN have good load factors, however they lack the yield which will similarly reflect on LGW too. As a passenger I would love the extra flight just to bring the air fares down as well the increase in choice of timing and hopefully more empty seats. From an investing points, it might not be wise to dilute its yield.
Aug 19, 2015, 11:25 pm
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While so many of us worrying about the connecting traffic on the London side, I think the O/D traffic between Hong Kong and London is pretty strong, and also CX got the transit passengers from whole Asia and Australia/NZ, I can't see how this route can be failed.
Also, with the A350 coming and low fuel price, tough the LGW flight will not be as profitable as other LHR flights, I would expect it can survive at least with a daily A350.
Also, with the A350 coming and low fuel price, tough the LGW flight will not be as profitable as other LHR flights, I would expect it can survive at least with a daily A350.