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MCO
Seems sensible to consolidate MCO to LGW, given that it's always been a more leisure-focused destination.
What I'd be interested to find out is whether, by 2023, we might see VS back at LGW again? MCO, along with Virgin's Caribbean network had always been based at Gatwick prior to 2020, but I'm wondering whether these routes might return to LGW, allowing VS to (a) utilise their LGW slots with their own metal and (b) optimise their LHR slot utilisation with less-leisure focused routes (JFK, LAX, AUS, SFO, IAD to name a few)? Surely they could make LGW work again with some leisure-configured A339s or the existing A333 fleet?
What I'd be interested to find out is whether, by 2023, we might see VS back at LGW again? MCO, along with Virgin's Caribbean network had always been based at Gatwick prior to 2020, but I'm wondering whether these routes might return to LGW, allowing VS to (a) utilise their LGW slots with their own metal and (b) optimise their LHR slot utilisation with less-leisure focused routes (JFK, LAX, AUS, SFO, IAD to name a few)? Surely they could make LGW work again with some leisure-configured A339s or the existing A333 fleet?
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There was. The article terms the new service an additional flight (hence going twice daily). MCO was in the first batch of routes to return to LGW and has stayed since running parallel with LHR for some time.
Seems sensible to consolidate MCO to LGW, given that it's always been a more leisure-focused destination.
What I'd be interested to find out is whether, by 2023, we might see VS back at LGW again? MCO, along with Virgin's Caribbean network had always been based at Gatwick prior to 2020, but I'm wondering whether these routes might return to LGW, allowing VS to (a) utilise their LGW slots with their own metal and (b) optimise their LHR slot utilisation with less-leisure focused routes (JFK, LAX, AUS, SFO, IAD to name a few)? Surely they could make LGW work again with some leisure-configured A339s or the existing A333 fleet?
What I'd be interested to find out is whether, by 2023, we might see VS back at LGW again? MCO, along with Virgin's Caribbean network had always been based at Gatwick prior to 2020, but I'm wondering whether these routes might return to LGW, allowing VS to (a) utilise their LGW slots with their own metal and (b) optimise their LHR slot utilisation with less-leisure focused routes (JFK, LAX, AUS, SFO, IAD to name a few)? Surely they could make LGW work again with some leisure-configured A339s or the existing A333 fleet?
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Both Virgin and BA can easily make LGW work as they had a rather cosy duopoly on a lot of routes. But Virgin have downsized with the B747s leaving and they might need their truncated fleet to hang onto their LHR slots, as there's some unwillingness in ATL for Delta to do too much of the JV flying as it's more expensive. Norse returning to LGW may be an incentive to them returning.
Good news for Gatwick
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This autumn you can fly from Gatwick 🇬🇧 direct to #Hanoi 🇻🇳 onboard Bamboo Airways ✈
Weekly flights start on 30 October, with onward connections to destinations across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taipei
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This autumn you can fly from Gatwick 🇬🇧 direct to #Hanoi 🇻🇳 onboard Bamboo Airways ✈
Weekly flights start on 30 October, with onward connections to destinations across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taipei
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Absolutely excellent!
Good news for Gatwick
copied from their Facebook page
This autumn you can fly from Gatwick 🇬🇧 direct to #Hanoi 🇻🇳 onboard Bamboo Airways ✈
Weekly flights start on 30 October, with onward connections to destinations across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taipei
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This autumn you can fly from Gatwick 🇬🇧 direct to #Hanoi 🇻🇳 onboard Bamboo Airways ✈
Weekly flights start on 30 October, with onward connections to destinations across Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taipei
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Bamboo Airways LGW - which terminal?
Press release RE. LGW now updated on Bamboo's webpages. Interestingly, they mention that preparations are also underway to launch an LGW-SGN route, to be served in addition to the Hanoi service. No mention of terminal at LGW anywhere on their website though- any ideas which one they are likely to use?
I'm really surprised that Bamboo Airways chose to serve London Gatwick along with London Heathrow. I would have thought that they would have chosen to fly to Paris instead. The airline only has two Boeing 787-9 currently in service with two more to be delivered by October 2022.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger between Asiana and Korean Air.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger between Asiana and Korean Air.
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I'm really surprised that Bamboo Airways chose to serve London Gatwick along with London Heathrow. I would have thought that they would have chosen to fly to Paris instead. The airline only has two Boeing 787-9 currently in service with two more to be delivered by October 2022.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger with Korean Air.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger with Korean Air.
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I'm really surprised that Bamboo Airways chose to serve London Gatwick along with London Heathrow. I would have thought that they would have chosen to fly to Paris instead. The airline only has two Boeing 787-9 currently in service with two more to be delivered by October 2022.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger with Korean Air.
I wonder how Bamboo Airways entering the London and Frankfurt markets have affected the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
With Bamboo Airways planned international expansion in Europe and Australia I can't see four Boeing 787-9 aircraft covering it all. Bamboo Airways are also trying to replicate Vietnam Airlines in making both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into major transfer hubs. Is the market big enough to warrant two major Vietnamese long haul airlines. South Korea have come to the conclusion that having two long haul airlines serving the country is not feasible long term. It's one of the major factors for the anticipated merger with Korean Air.
Are we on the understanding that Bamboo Airways will relocate completely to London Gatwick in the future as I've not read anything to confirm this.
Although I'm sure that Bamboo Airways would like to fully remain at London Heathrow the airlines current slots at the airport might not be permanent hence the suggestions that they might be moving completely to London Gatwick. The latter sounds more realistic as it makes absolutely no sense for a small south Asian airline to to serve two London airports especially as their European coverage is very small.
So it's definitely confirmed then that Bamboo Airways are to fully relocate to London Gatwick?
Good news for London Gatwick if that's the case although I've not personally seen or read anything regarding this even on Bamboo Airways or London Gatwick social media accounts.