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The Gatwick - Pakistan service itself hasn't started yet and I suppose BA may be expecting upwards of three figures of connecting traffic from the North West.
Surely the whole LGW-Pakistan rationale is predicated on PIA not re-starting ops out of LHR?
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
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Surely the whole LGW-Pakistan rationale is predicated on PIA not re-starting ops out of LHR?
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, Pakistan was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, Pakistan was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
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Surely the whole LGW-Pakistan rationale is predicated on PIA not re-starting ops out of LHR?
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
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Surely the whole LGW-Pakistan rationale is predicated on PIA not re-starting ops out of LHR?
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
There's a competitive disadvantage in offering LGW-Pakistan once PIA are back operating out of LHR. BA traditionally lose out when their competitor stays at LHR and they offer only LGW service. This is less of a problem when they're only up against Virgin, competing against a flag carrier is a different proposition. Having said that, BA's Pakistan operation was at LGW on the B747 for years back in the day.
Offering an almost dedicated shuttle service to feed one long haul flight is interesting to say the least IMHO.
Manchester and West Yorkshire IS where the traffic comes from.
As for yield Plenty willing to pay and potentially massive baggage income !
SkyAlps are continuing to cancel flights between Gatwick to Bolzano 14 days in advance. Their start date is now Sunday 13 Feb, ie start of half term
I hope this flight remains bookable on Monday in at least one direction... if not I would be concerned as to whether SkyAlps (or Luxwing who operate the flights) will be coming to Gatwick at all
I hope this flight remains bookable on Monday in at least one direction... if not I would be concerned as to whether SkyAlps (or Luxwing who operate the flights) will be coming to Gatwick at all
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Freebird. The carrier had planned a twice-weekly Antalya service from Gatwick commencing in May 2022, but will now offer this four times a week following promising early sales.
Flights will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Freebird will also launch a twice-weekly service from Gatwick to Bodrum, also commencing in May, operating on Tuesday and Friday.
This will complement the existing Antalya services from Manchester, already operating twice weekly.
Carl Denton, UK sales representative, said: “Following our launch during the restrictions of the pandemic, we are now very encouraged to see consumer confidence return and bookings pick up.
“In reaction to this we are pleased to have secured the necessary cleared slots at Gatwick to ensure we can meet this demand and grow back the capacity to Turkey.”
He added Freebird was happy to work with agents. “We are keen to engage and encourage travel agents to offer Freebird flights to their clients and also discuss technical solutions to ensure they have the best access to the flights Freebird offers from the UK.”
https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/more-t...ing%20Bulletin
Flights will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Freebird will also launch a twice-weekly service from Gatwick to Bodrum, also commencing in May, operating on Tuesday and Friday.
This will complement the existing Antalya services from Manchester, already operating twice weekly.
Carl Denton, UK sales representative, said: “Following our launch during the restrictions of the pandemic, we are now very encouraged to see consumer confidence return and bookings pick up.
“In reaction to this we are pleased to have secured the necessary cleared slots at Gatwick to ensure we can meet this demand and grow back the capacity to Turkey.”
He added Freebird was happy to work with agents. “We are keen to engage and encourage travel agents to offer Freebird flights to their clients and also discuss technical solutions to ensure they have the best access to the flights Freebird offers from the UK.”
https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/more-t...ing%20Bulletin
flashback-does anyone know if there is an organisation that has details of historic Gatwick movements? A blast from the past but trying to find out about a couple of Laker flights from 1981. Cheers
The Laker Skytrain summer 1981 timetable is here :
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
The Laker Skytrain summer 1981 timetable is here :
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
The Laker Skytrain summer 1981 timetable is here :
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
gk8103-2.jpg (2402×1338) (timetableimages.com)
Doesn't include the ABC charters (Toronto etc) or the Mediterranean holiday charter flights.
Thanks! Really love the old timetables. It was actually one of the med charters that I was interested in. A DC10 to Gerona. Just found an old diary so have dates and times if anyone by some fluke has registrations!
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SkyAlps are continuing to cancel flights between Gatwick to Bolzano 14 days in advance. Their start date is now Sunday 13 Feb, ie start of half term
I hope this flight remains bookable on Monday in at least one direction... if not I would be concerned as to whether SkyAlps (or Luxwing who operate the flights) will be coming to Gatwick at all
I hope this flight remains bookable on Monday in at least one direction... if not I would be concerned as to whether SkyAlps (or Luxwing who operate the flights) will be coming to Gatwick at all
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I believe the South Terminal is being readied for Summer season 2022 opening. That’s is from the end of March. Lots of companies advertising for South Terminal staff. Hopefully official announcement soon.