Originally Posted by
Fly757X
With the ER4 that isn’t an option and the PSO dictates an Jet of some description must be used (or it did when it was initially tendered in 2016/2017.)
I personally think a return to STN would be the best option for all parties at present, tried and tested. Worked for 20 odd years and LM certainly made it work after BM’s collapse. Plus it’s only 6 months since it was moved from STN.
I totally agree re STN.SEN is a great airport but it's more suited to a loco with very low lead in prices and then distress purchases closer to travel date at higher prices.
Aer Arann's GWY and WAT were well established into LTN and Stobart redirected them to SEN and it was a catastrophe. Granted time has passed and SEN has come on but STN gives a myriad of connecting services on DIY connections, has a much greater catchment and above all as mentioned, the route was very well developed.