Hi honey
If at all possible, would you be able to fly into “City Airport”? It’s more than 1/2 the distance to my part of town.
I’ve attached a cartoon map with some distances on it.
Continental may not fly into the airport, or it may be more expensive to switch, but it’s a thought. I found some companies that will drive a “people carrier” (i.e. a van) from Gatwick to East London for about 70 – 100 GBP.
Love,
Your heart