Originally Posted by
LGS6753
There are two separate things being discussed here:
1. A bail-out or state capital injection into LM.
2. Support for vital lifeline routes.
In my view, there is little justification for the first, although the Scottish "Government" may think otherwise. I would argue that LM should be offered the same benefits that other companies have received, such as 80% of staff costs for furloughing, but no more and no less. I suspect HMG will think the same.
The second is a much more compelling argument for the reasons advanced in recent posts. Likely to take the form of a PSO, and offered on a route-by-route basis.
Precisely. It has to be economic, not emotional. But the Scottish Gov may well make an emotional play for LM.
The latter point of lifeline services could be operated by a Class B AOC holder, less legal obligations, smaller planes. Surely?