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So, not content with 6 daily flights, including 2 of those flights being on an A380, a codeshare on the BA flight to make 7 daily, they now want an extra flight into LGW? Just how much capacity does the DOH-LON market need exactly?
So, not content with 6 daily flights, including 2 of those flights being on an A380, a codeshare on the BA flight to make 7 daily, they now want an extra flight into LGW? Just how much capacity does the DOH-LON market need exactly?
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So, not content with 6 daily flights, including 2 of those flights being on an A380, a codeshare on the BA flight to make 7 daily, they now want an extra flight into LGW? Just how much capacity does the DOH-LON market need exactly?
They have recently dropped LGW in favour of a second daily MAN back in the summer of 2011 so they know the market quite well, Emirates still run three daily out of Gatters even with five A388s out of LHR, feeding connections on from Doha. Thas has nothing to do with people actually going to Doha.
Last edited by Skipness One Echo; 24th Oct 2014 at 13:48.
There's no reason why QATAR shouldnt muscle in on the far east traffic out of LGW just like Emirates..the EK aircraft are nearly always full from here and as SIE says most are going way past the Gulf to the Far East/Australia etc..I personally hope it happens..Doha and Dubai are now massive hubs
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Hope that happens.
Be nice to be able to have a lunchtime drink in the local pub overlooking approach and see the A380 go by on a lovely summers day.
You can probably tell I'm fed up with the winter already.
Pc
Be nice to be able to have a lunchtime drink in the local pub overlooking approach and see the A380 go by on a lovely summers day.
You can probably tell I'm fed up with the winter already.
Pc
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No new runway for Gatwick
A second runway for Gatwick is most unlikely. Its affairs are in a complete mess and is possibly going to be a victim of corporate anti-tax avoidance legislation. The recent flight path trial was an unmitigated disaster and demonstrated complete incompetence on the part of Gatwick and NATS who thought they could ride rough shod over the Kent, Surrey and Sussex populace. It is estimated that if a second runway was built the extra charge needed on each one way ticket would be £51 compared to Heathrow of £31. The shareholders are desperate to get out and some of them are being severely criticised in their own country for being part of the international corporate tax avoidance scene. No prime minister is going to risk such a loss of votes from a vast swathe of the south east just for a runway which is not needed with unused capacity at Luton and Stansted - and some at Gatwick. Gloomy times ahead guys! Tighten your seat belts - severe turbulence ahead.
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EZY will launch STR with 12 weekly flights on 29th March 
Anyone know how many EZY a/c are based at LGW this winter next summer? More than 60 now?
Anyone know how many EZY a/c are based at LGW this winter next summer? More than 60 now?
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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.
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.