Originally Posted by
Dropoffcharge
It is, but can handle a A319 ok as EZY operate the Geneva route during the winter ski period, it could possibly handle other LCC aircraft if pax numbers are low, SOU's other limitations are its apron area, regular Airbus/Boeing movements would I'm sure cause a few headaches on the handling front.
Southampton is only really lined up for prop operations, A320 or similar multi daily operations would be a problem. The airport have put all there eggs in the Flybe basket.
I fear they will see the errors of there ways shortly if Flybe go under.