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4) The 'we need new aircraft' mantra doesn't wash. We don't need new aircraft. Even the oldest 747s aren't due for replacement for another 5 years.
We DO need new aircraft!
The 737 fleet at LGW needs replacing NOW.
The best one we have makes the old Bcal buses look like a new BMWs.
It will also stop North Terminal becoming orange, and will keep the low cost wolves knocking on EFLHR's door.
I know it's easy to forget about us down here at LGW, but we do have a part to play.