Originally Posted by
AirportPlanner1
Pax numbers on DND-STN have been heading backwards and last stats show average load of 57%. The existing SEN routes all have loads of 62-63%, which is clearly better including on CAX which is both a brand new route with somewhat faster link to London area by train. On that basis I can’t see what harm shifting to SEN would do, and can’t see the benefit of upgrading to an ATR unless they’ll be attempting to boost demand by lowering fares.
Loganair will be retiring the Saab’s in the not too distant future, hence the switch to the ATR.