Originally Posted by
Joetom
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Did a little digging, appears reason is Pilots will start work at LHR and get a taxi to LCY, am not a crew planner, but how about reporting for work at the airport you are flying from.
It's also worth pointing out that the LGW CC will also start at LGW and likely HOTAC at LCY the night before.
I believe in most parts of the world if you are required to travel for work you ar usually refunded for it or the journey laid on for you. BA does not base mainline crew at LCY and so the guys and girls both sides of the door report at base.
It's not perfect but then the only answer would be for BA to start dual basings - which is a whole other kettle of fish.