I'm RYR based in MAD- MAD is a good way to describe it all
Any truth to LGW opening as a base?
edit- for jippy.
Regarding gates, I presume you mean an air bridge, finger dock and/or jetty. Everyone has to come through a gate, even if you walk onto the apron in stn to board an aircraft. Madrid for sure, Palma Mallorca we use one, I've had them attached in LGW as well, and I think valencia once. Madrid and Palma for sure 100% of the time you get them.