Despite reports of very good loads, the route was suspended 2 years ago by Monarch in protest over the higher than typical landing charges at Gibraltar Airport. Landing charges were at the time set by the MOD who operate the airport as RAF Gibraltar.
The reintroduction of Manchester flights follows a deal struct between the Government of Gibraltar and the MoD whereby the Government would contribute to the costs of the airport but would be able to reduce charges.
Flight times:
Depart MAN 0715, Arrive GIB 1115
Depart GIB 1200, Arrive MAN 1400
Depart GIB 1200, Arrive MAN 1400
It will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12th September.
[Monday services operate 20 minutes earlier at 0655 and 1140.]
Interestingly it is currently planned to be operated as a simple out-and-back service, previously it operated as a W pattern from Manchester to Gibraltar and back with Luton Airport in the middle.
British Airways schedule change for winter:
Due to BAs currently highly stretched fleet as they try to cover a GB Airways sized hole in their operation (following easyJet's purchase of the local owned franchise operator) British Airways has been limited to just one daily service from London, departing in the morning.
From Sunday the 26th October, it will switch to the afternoon:
Depart LGW 1330, Arrive GIB 1720
Depart GIB 1800, Arrive LGW 1950
Reflecting heavy fleet commitment it had earlier looked like the morning service might have to go red-eye for winter with a circa ~6am departure.
However the fears were not justified as BA have manged to rearrange their schedule to support the lucrative premium traffic on the route
Depart GIB 1800, Arrive LGW 1950
Reflecting heavy fleet commitment it had earlier looked like the morning service might have to go red-eye for winter with a circa ~6am departure.
However the fears were not justified as BA have manged to rearrange their schedule to support the lucrative premium traffic on the route
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