Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
SEN has severe physical restraints which will limit growth.
Of course, this is what separates SEN from other London airports. If you can't even accommodate 738's you have a problem that inevitablely limits your potential.
We know that Stobart talk about taking a modest and humble percentage of London's market. But they fail to mention that the majority of pax (2/3rd's?) fly on aircraft that cannot operate from the airport. This is a real game changer in terms of what needs to be achieved to meet the publicly stated targets Stobart have set.
So if Stobart tell you there's a huge catchment within 25 miles - divide it by 3. Because the other 2/3rd's are not available. And I would suggest that if you divide their 10 million pax pa ambition by 3 - you may get close to a figure that represents the airport's realistic potential.
None of the above stops me doffing my cap at what Stobart have achieved so far.