Originally Posted by
Lee Baker Street
I recall 2 Boeing 747s parked (at the same time) on that very apron a few years ago for football charters. I further recall a 747 on the south apron and a Antanov 124 also parked on the south apron. Further more there was a Virgin 747 and another 747 that was parked in front of the current Britannia hangar many years ago. In effect most large transports can be accommodated but during quieter periods.
All very true but the question is regarding terminal stands and not bused stands. The 2 747's appeared when there was no pier. Luton is a different place from those days. I suppose there is nothing to stop a new wider stand being painted in which would temporarily reduce the grand total of stands by one if something wide came in as long as the length wasn't an issue.