Originally Posted by
PintofDoom
Main problem with this route is it is fairly high demand but not enough for a q400, hence why Eastern Airways are still flying the route, currently they are using a J41 and sub in the Saab 2000 which was ideal but apparently not making money. Where as the J41 is making money. But with only 29 seats capacity is limited so at a premium.
Sit in a dinky J41 for an hours flight to LBA for £200 each way?
No thanks, my nostalgia does not run that far - I'll do the big BA Airbus jet cheers.
I'm pretty peeved to say the least as I am keen to use SOU where I can, and support it, but this upcoming LBA trip is simply untenable from there.