BA want to sell all of their seats from the London 2 by sending all of the UK down on the shuttle. I think this was a good move (financially) many years ago, but with huge competition now from AMS, CDG, FRA, MUC and even DUB operating as hubs, us northerners would rather go through Europe if a direct route isn't available. It's cheaper, just as convenient and just like the millenium dome, well I just wouldn't bother my arse going on an airline that I'm told I should be proud of. "The world's favorite airline" -my arse!