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Old 16th Mar 2018, 09:21
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G-FORZ
 
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I respect the stats given, however the broader point being made was BE’s indifferent offering at DSA compared with its other bases. They are playing with routes and claiming destination flags rather than providing flexible supply. Without flexible supply there will be limited demand.
It goes further than BE though at DSA, I understand the protection of incumbents, and the risks of inviting new airlines but all successful airports have multiple carriers offering the same routes, and again it is the flexible supply that generates the demand - just like any other consumer product, people will drive to a supermarket for the larger choice 24 hours a day rather than walk to the corner shop with its limited choice and opening hours. And competing supermarkets will open next to each other. The larger supply makes the town more attractive, and local populations increase.
All of Wizz’s success has been due to its supply of product, let’s just hope Peel aren’t suppressing any Wizz uk ambitions at DSA to protect BE.
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