Amongst BA staff this was always an issue that had been anticipated when the A319 orders were placed and a large A320 order was canx. At the time we were responding to the anticipated downturn in traffic. The limitations of this aircrafts effect far more routes than just the shuttle. However, it might well be that another downturn in traffic is about to take place any day soon. Containerising the aircraft was mandatory for the move to T5 and is also a preference at many EU airports.