I was just thinking that isn't it about time Etihad or Qatar started Gatwick flights. With the success of Emirates at Gatwick, Cathay starting Hong Kong flights in September and Heathrow not expanding anytime soon surely they could sustain a daily flight that hits main connection banks to compete with Emirates. They could also use aircraft like the 787-8/9 for this route.
I also thought that Qatar had announced Gatwick with the 787-8 due to commence in May but it never went ahead.
What are your thoughts?