It's maybe sad but I'm not at all surprised that the LHR will finish.
The fares have never been able to compete with GNER or National Express.
I often wanted to fly down to 'The Row' but I was not prepared to pay the fares British Midland were charging, Even to fly one-way was around
72.00 +
Many 'Moons Ago' I was involved with an Aviation Society at LBA, Our chairman approached British Midland and asked if we could organise a saturday day trip to LHR a 'Spotters special' and get an 'Affordable' price for a group booking.
BD did not show any interest, Nor offer any kind of group booking discount for upto 80 of our members.
What made us 'Laugh' was that the 7.00 am LBA - LHR (DC9) service was not even half-full on an average saturday morning.
BD could have easily 'Accomodated' us in those empty seats!!
But that's the attitude (Or was) the attitude at BD!!
Will I miss the service = NO.
The chances of LHR returning = Not a chance.
LGW could be an option for Jet 2 or Flybe?