Seljuk22
I believe the based fleet at Gatwick falls significantly during the Winter by 15 to 20 aircraft. They do not necessarily disappear but may spend more time on the ground. A great deal of maintenance is done during the winter months and a number of routes from Gatwick are seasonal.
For next Summer I would expect your estimate of up to 60 not to be far out.
However it all depends on how many services use aircraft coming in from other bases. Also several routes have been dropped during the winter and may not be back for next summer, e.g. Zagreb.
Somewhat disturbed by contents of post by 'Interpreter'. Is anyone able to comment on his rather extreme claims?
I did mention a few months ago that as decision time approaches regarding the extra runway in the South-East there may be lobbying and claims by both sides to derail (probably not the correct term here, maybe deplane would be better!) the case put forward by the opposition. I am wondering if this is one such example.
Thanks.