LGW do have a couple of years to perform better than they do in very difficult circumstances viz clapped out 737's that get more complaints from punters than any other a/c in the fleet. Our friends in the regions left as BA may well soon find themselves working for Globeground as they at this time are BA's prefered GHA. LGW may breath a little easier for the momnet as they saw themselves with Bacon. I would suggest that the JFK from MAN will cease next year as it cannot be operated with enough profit if FC & CC have to be Hotacd and allowanced the day before the flight.
That said I wish all the best and as some threaders have said at least some of you now know the direction that you are going.