Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
Brian, retrenching to LHR means operating the Beach Fleet from there. LGW was 3-5 flights per day in summer and with traffic collapsing, they could operate the portfolio from LHR and move back to LGW if and when traffic bounces back that they really need the slots. It doesn’t mean closing all LGW routes, it means serving London from one airport.
Sad to hear about LGW but it was the only sensible option IMHO. If the bubble has burst for a while, then LHR makse way more sense. One base, making the most of existing ClubHouse facilities working closely with Delta as a strong partner.
Virgin Holidays don't operate their own flights per se, they sell seats onboard Virgin's scheduled services.