I certainly appreciate the issue of airspace restrictions around London and ofcourse what weather can do especially to a two runway operation which is operating at capacity more often than not. What annoyed me was that it was obvious a delay of two hours was known to the flight deck yet operations - or perhaps even Dusseldorf airport authorities (?) decided it was in the best interests of someone - but certainly not the pax to load the aircraft with bodies and then keep them there. Its not as if though the departure area around the B gates at DUS were busy! Initially our flight crew advised we would be even towed to a remote stand as slot improvement would not happen. This did not happen as it became apparant that early checker ins for the next flight to LHR could fill the few empty seats on our BA941. Some ofcourse were given the remainder of club seats - not that that matters.
Yes, maybe lucky to get to LHR - albeit late -
Nivsy