Yeah was about to add this - what a horrible looking roster! - I tend to get 4 Long Haul's at least a month then a couple of euro tours a there and back or a double and some standby.
This month I have 5 Longhauls and 3 there and backs that's it. Next month 4 long hauls and 1 there and back.
It's swings and roundabouts.
The reason we don't dual base and you will only fly form Gatwick is because of a difference in terms and conditions we could not fly in and ou of the other base as it would dilute their lucrative terms - terms we wish to see preserved for a time when we do eventually transfer to LHR!
But I commute from further than paris (travel time wise) it's pretty easy.
As mentioned before our International crew are hired and based abroad. Your more likely to get a transfer to LHR by offering your body than your skills
That was a joke please don't actualy try that.... seriously.