Yes an interesting discussion indeed and some very good points raised by Ozzy.
If/when this THG operation gets underway at MAN I guess this should be the catalyst for an increase in dedicated cargo flights as obviously one of the handling companies needs to be able to carry out loading/unloading of the aircraft with the necessary equipment and staff in place.I am not sure how frequent these flights would be but assuming just a handful a week, then that handling company would surely want to attract other business if it has invested in the previously mentioned expensive unloading equipment and staff?
If what we hear is true regarding THG specifying that they want their goods shipped from/to a local airport (and not one 80 miles away just because it suits MAG) then they obviously share some of the concerns that Ozzy has raised although I do not know what stage the planning has got to with THG Air, I guess some of us will only believe it when the wheels touch the tarmac!