Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
Not sure about Virgin needing to be at Gatwick to grow. Looking at average movements per week from pre COVID peak to this summer :
LGW N 2019S 31 2023S 0 -31 -100.0%
LHR T3 2019S 174 2023S 215 +41 +23.6%
MAN T2 2019S 35 2023S 27 -08 -22.9%
Very interesting comparisons, I'm pleased that you posted it. I'm totally with you regarding Virgin not needing Gatwick to grow especially after looking at those statistics. I'm sure your agree with me when say that I can't honestly see Virgin reappearing at Gatwick. No lounge, no staff, no hangar, no slots (more than likely), no gate availability, and last but not least, no need to. 😉
The only connection Virgin will probably have with Gatwick in the future is the training centre. But then again that could easily be relocated at some point closer to Heathrow.