GATWICK

[Heathrow Harry]

"It simply is not possible for NAX to operate Tromso to Tenerife for example. However, passengers now have the opportunity to fly that routing via Gatwick. Yes, they could choose to go via OSL or such, but LGW is a more direct route and would be quicker for the passengers"

and a damn sight cheaper buying a beer in the Transit Lounge..............

[Bagmanlgw]

DY @ Gatwick

DY have stated that they are to operate some 300 + flights from LGW this summer

This first realease of the schedule shows a maximum of only 23 flights on a Sunday i believe , still well short of the 40 flights a day to get up to the 300 + mark quoted in their press release

Any idea were the other flights / schedules are coming from

Still a lot to be added in order to reach that figure or have they allready scaled back their comitments

Bagmanlgw

[LN-KGL]

In early March next year DY has 97 weekly flights in to LGW, and this is without any base aircraft. The press release from Norwegian that concerns the new Gatwick base only mention this number

With more than 100 weekly departures between the Nordic region and London

Just remember the press release came out when it was still Summer 2012 routes - the number of winter routes are reduced a bit.

Was it 300 flights out of Gatwick that was said or was it that DY will operate 300 flights at Gatwick. The latter is clearly 150 flights in and 150 flights out - and I guess that's the case. 3 aircraft and 50 flights out of LGW gives an average of 2.38 flight out per day per aircraft. Looking at the time tables, this looks like it will be the case.

[Seljuk22]

Thomson to Phuket with B787 from November 2013
TUITravel Media Centre - News - All Thai

[AirLCY]

TOM announce HKT before Norwegian get their 787's, good move!

[True Blue]

Aegean launching Lca.
BA launching Tfs and Ace.
All starting end of March 13.

TB

[MKY661]

Does anyone know what Terminal Vueling will be when they start ops from LGW?

[racedo]

Does anyone know what Terminal Vueling will be when they start ops from LGW?

Given the IAG takeover that may be reviewed as BA were to start flying some of these routes.

[True Blue]

Flew through North Terminal this evening. Security very good. Lgw looking very good now. Also had some time in the No 1 Lounge, very nice.

TB

[Airlift21]

Far East Long Hauls

Now that Korean have pulled out, anyone know if the others are on their way out and if so, when?

Sorry to sound a bit "doom & gloom", but it's just that Gatwick doesn't really have a good history of holding on to long haul carriers.

Also, anyone know of BA's plans and if they're are continuing their gradual scaling back of their services at the airport?

[Skipness One Echo]

Korean Air is a winter suspension apparently and is still *planned* to operate in the summer again. I suspect US Airways will be gone once LHR-CLT is bookable for 2013.

[Aero Mad]

Now that Korean have pulled out, anyone know if the others are on their way out and if so, when?

Sorry to sound a bit "doom & gloom", but it's just that Gatwick doesn't really have a good history of holding on to long haul carriers.

Also, anyone know of BA's plans and if they're are continuing their gradual scaling back of their services at the airport?

Vietnam Airlines is known to be contemplating a move to T4 at LHR within the next year, so I wouldn't be looking to hold onto them for too long. Charlotte will not be returning, although my guess is that Seoul will. BA won't be gradually scaling back services at Gatwick unless it can acquire vastly more slots at Heathrow or a third runway/sixth terminal is built there. Its LGW leisure routes have quite a following and their CEO was quoted a few months ago as saying that there was an economic case to stick around at LGW for as long as demand warranted it - will be making a decision on the long-discussed 737 renewal sometime next year.

[dalej123]

Spotting

Hi, I am travelling up to London Gatwick Airport for an Interview from Plymouth. I am looking at staying at the travelodge or preimer inn, Any good plane spotting sites near by? I heard room 310 in the Travelodge is very good view

Thanks
Dale

[LGS6753]

From Travel Mole:

Sunvil Holidays has enlisted the help of a German airline to fly its Greece programme for summer 2013.
Germania will base an aircraft at London Gatwick for the Greek specialist and its sister company GIC The Villa Collection.
Both operators have contracted full catering, with hot meal service, plus a 20 kg baggage allowance and pre-allocated seating.
"Faced with competition from the low-cost carriers, it is very important that, as real specialists to Greece, we differentiate our offering," said Chris Wright, operations director for Sunvil and MD of GIC The Villa Collection.
Customers using the new service will be able to pre-book extras such as select-a-seat, additional legroom or excess baggage.

Presumably this replaces Strategic?

[adfly]

Hopefully having a reputable carrier will ensure this operation lasts more than a couple of years!

[mizake the mizzen]

Sunvil S13/ Germania replaces Small Planet.

I believe it was the Small Planet unit that this new Germania aircraft will replace. The Strategic A320 was used mostly by Olympic Holidays.
The on sale program looks like:


Day1 LGW-CFU-LGW 07:00-12:15/13:00-14:15 local
Day2 LGW-CHQ-LGW 07:00-12:50/13:35-15:40 local
Day3 LGW-RHO-LGW 09:10-15:10/16:30-18:30 local
Day4 LGW-SMI-LXS-LGW 07:00-12:45(13:30/1430)-1515-16:55local
Day5 LGW-JSI-VOL-LGW 07:00-12:25(13:10/13:45)-14:3016:55local
Day6 LGW-EFL-LGW 06:00-11:25/12:10-13:30 local
Day7 LGW-PVK-LGW Not on sale
LGW-KLX-LGW 14:15-19:55/20:40-22:35 local

[j636]

Not sure if posted here but US Arways last flight will be on 30 March.

[StoneyBridge Radar]

The official Korean line...

Seems Korean do have every intention of returning:

Under the unfavorable market circumstances such as the shortage of demand in low season
and high oil price, we decide to suspend London Gatwick route for 3 months of low season, but it will be re-operated on the end of April 2013.

Sangbeom Lee
Vice President Longhaul Network

[macuser]

Business lounge at lgw north

I would be pleased of any comments ref the a1 v aspire lounges at gatwick north. Which should I choose?

[Feet on ground]

I have no experience of the Aspire lounge, but the A1 lounge in the NT is the best independently (non airline) run lounge I've ever been in, and I've been in lots!