We as LGW crew will fly the lcy-nyc route for a few different reasons: we're "profitable" (ie cheap), we're premium trained (route marketed as club+) and we already have an agreement for both short and long haul operation.
In regards to how the logistics of it will work, nothing is decided yet, as talks/negotiations have just started. If we were to operate as our MOA currently states, we could do the lgw-lcy-snn on day 1, nightstop snn and head to nyc on day 2. Currently, we can't operate long and short haul on the same day, so the MOA will have to be re-written if the decision to operate lcy-snn-nyc on the same day is made.
For those who are interested, the aircraft is a specially built A318, 32 seats, all forward facing Club seats. Operated by 3 C/C. No hold luggage or cargo (weight and time restrictions). Customs cleared during refuel in snn.
I'm really looking forward to this one!
Gg
Ps. We currently don't have an agreement for W pattern or B2B operations.