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Why are British Airways not flying from Gatwick?

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic the airline suspended its European operation at Gatwick Airport, moving a number of flights over to Heathrow.



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British Airways is yet to determine whether its fledgling BA Euroflyer operation at London Gatwick is meeting the expectations laid down before its launch, as the carrier looks to expand the fleet to 22 aircraft next summer.

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Using BA Euroflyer, British Airways plans to operate from London Gatwick to more than 30 destinations for Summer 2023. BA has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network from the Sussex airport in addition to expanding its existing Salzburg service into the summer months.

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Since Heathrow is close to central London, its prime location makes it a preferred choice for travellers heading to the city. The airport is well-connected to the heart of London through the Piccadilly Line on the Underground metro system.

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Gatwick is the secondary UK hub for British Airways and the largest hub for low-cost carrier easyJet.

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Heathrow is larger and has better links in and out of the airport to Central London. Heathrow has five terminals and four runways. Meanwhile, Gatwick has two terminals and two runways. Heathrow is nearer to Central London.

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