Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
Surely the whole LGW-Pakistan rationale is predicated on PIA not re-starting ops out of LHR?
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
Sort agree however the idea of actually operating the route (where the traffic is !) might frustrate a few in HQ !
Manchester and West Yorkshire IS where the traffic comes from.
As for yield Plenty willing to pay and potentially massive baggage income !