Originally Posted by
rog747
I'm not,
My pal at DI/D8 mentions the 737NG/SFP Short Field package option versions also suffer payload limitations when operating in 189 pax high density configurations
Time will tell if Ryanair make a go of it out of SEN with their 738 or MAX - The MAX is even more restricted
They quit Belfast Harbour BHD due to such limits
Well, that's a correct statement but the runway at BHD was going to be extended and the endless delays made FR walk (or fly if you prefer).
They know exactly what they're getting at SEN. A 1799m declared runway (which I believe is actually 1856m), and a LDA of 1604m. Plus additional paved extension which gives you close to 2000m. And I do understand that the declared distances are the only ones that can be used, but when distances stated are the absolute minimum requirement, surely additional paved distance would be taken into consideration by the decision makers.