Could it also be an indicator for some of the new BA routes ex LCY next year? Tendency seems to be that routes that get axed at LGW move to LCY.
There was talk of some more 'sunshine' routes from LCY if more slots became available via the E170/190, however I think that would be a different market all together.
I have a feeling it is something to do with IB and MAD? Anyone?
KRK, MLA and GIB are now U2 territory and aircraft are probably heading into retirement.