Originally Posted by
_aax1
Arkia was extremly popular, however something changed and the flights were not busy anymore - I imagine increased competition with Virgin and Wizz. Rumour for sometime at STN is ELAL is moving from LTN to STN.
Would they really move back though? They've been at LTN since 2008/9 and seem to be fairly happy there. IIRC, they've even sent the 772 over to LTN over the last few years during the summer season, so the demand definitely must be there, especially with W6 and U2 now also on the same route. That said, a move back to STN would surely make sense, given Arkia are pulling out, and with U2 only seasonal. From a passenger stand point, it would probably be a welcome change too (e.g. satellite 1 refurb, jet bridges, escape lounge for business class passengers). Will definitely be one to watch- would be nice if this happens, in fact it appears that EL AL have actually been reducing their frequencies at LTN recently (presumably in response to the competition from W6 and U2), so does this strengthen the case of a move back to STN? I guess we will find out soon.