JetsetLady
Perhaps I didn't make it clear that I was referring to fleets, not bases so certainly didn't mean to leave LGW out. I could have used the outdated terminology of longhaul and shorthaul but then that would show my age!
I don't recall that I have ever said anything about the atmosphere onboard being anything other than the usual professional high standard. In fact, if I haven't already said it, then I will say that since the strike standards have improved and everybody, striking or non, seems to have raised their game.