Originally Posted by
Cazza_fly
2x E175s. The only "cut backs" really has been the reduction from the 2xE195 type initially in summer 2016 down to 1xE195 and 1xE175 in summer 2017 to the now current 2xE175s. The change to E175s was inevitable with the phase out of the E195 from the fleet. I'd probably expect CWL to be all E175 at some point next summer too.
Indeed this winter and the previous, there has only been 1xE175 based at DSA but this has probably been sensible planning. With them "going it alone" so to speak - reducing potential costs on routes harder to operate over the winter.
Yes all correct. Cardiff receive government grants perhaps that’s the reason for the additional aircraft??
DSA is only going to get bigger with TUI starting long haul flights next year and the terminal being extended. Real potential for Flybe to gain a proper foothold in the region if they make the right decisions.