and I've never ever heard anyone complain about the off pier stands used by BA and Virgin in the Carribean
You really are stretching a point. I think you need to compare like with like. Of course it's expected that downline there are going to be times when the facilities are not available but T5 is the home of BA. It is supposed to be a flagship terminal for a flagship airline.
Let me see if I can help you:
VS Limo home to airport £125
Airport to Hotel to airport £125
Hotel to airport £125
Airport to Hotel £125
If you ever start an airline with a limo service as above for all your prem pax then count me in as a customer
Well, give Virgin a call then.