Interesting figures. - I would say quite a few routes are governed by Capacity rather than Demand and therefore more capacity on some routes e.g. LHR, AMS, CDG, GVA, BCN IOM,NYC (any), MCO, DXB and all Scandinavian e.g. CPH, OSL, BGN, SVG - All have potential for growth, and if exploited could grow Newcastle way past record 2007 pax. volumes. Potential I would see Conservatively as 7-8m pax. p.a. - Then at this level, NCL would attract further Direct long range services.
Makes me wonder if NCL have an optimum Marketing team in place.
N.E.C.A. (NEXUS + County Durham & Northumberland) could also promote better (comfortable express) transport links to Newcastle Airport via public transport (Local Trains, All Bus Operators (GNE, ANE, SNE, and METRO) with extended Nexus zonal ticketing. - Currently outside Tyne&Wear - taxis are cheaper!
OK - NCL may never rival Manchester as regional hub but I'm sure, with a professional approach NCL could come close to doubling current custom.
Last edited by VentureGo; 16th Mar 2018 at 23:29.