Originally Posted by
stewyb
You do realise your facts and figures around conurbation size are exactly the reason for a low cost base to utilise SOU. The potential footfall is huge, add that to excellent transport links and you have a viable product to serve a selection of european financial districts and capital cities with a few sun routes added in. London’s airports are at bursting point with over capacity, hence SOU want to get in on the act asap and leave BOH to pick up the bucket and spade brigade.
Exactly, there is no debate to be had here. Southend is proof that low cost operators can utilise a short runway. There are a lot of posts on here that completely miss the mark (not helped by trolls from the BOH thread). Easy Jet and Ryanair have a constant stream of new metal arriving and the London airports are not likely to expand anytime soon. Jet2 are also looking for new bases. Exciting times ahead.