Long Haul
I wasnt actually stating that LGW was the problem for the airlines you mentioned and I am aware it was more of an internal matter with those airlines I was just stating that LGW are very unfortunate when it comes to keeping long haul airlines.
I aslo mentioned Iraqi Airways as a posible new airline at LGW, just noticed on Wikipedia that they are intending to fly from LGW although it states 01st February 2013 but I cant see that happening as that is todays date!