1. It is not possible for LS to use 2 a/c from BLK even without the two routes (PRG&AMS).
2. If it was pulling away at MAN/LBA loads, then why didn't they reduce their frequency?
3. These two destinations are hardly summer destinations for a small airport like BLK, they were getting between 50-60% in March on both routes - which isn't bad for a 1st summer season! (CAA results)
4. The rumour about IBZ is growing, could be the replacement for the PRG&AMS flights.
5. If these two routes weren't doing so well last winter, would they have carried them on during the summer? No. So I expect them to return this winter.
I know that BLK and LS's relationship is not at it's best at the moment, but lets hope that it improves, and hopefully look forward to a great summer on the 'bucket and spade' routes (and BFS!) and hope for some great routes this winter!
Jet2 March results:
AMS - 58% (86 pax)
FAO - 82% (121 pax)
ALC - 83% (123 pax, With TOM competition)
AGP - 71% (105 pax)
MJV - 62% (92 pax)
PMI - 65% (96 pax)
PRG - 54% (80 pax)
On the TFS route, they carried 2300 pax exactly on seven return flights. This works out as 164 pax per flight (don't know % because don't know max pax per flight)