Originally Posted by
Habana2118
Is Stobart Aviation Services pulling out after EZY decision to close the base?
Too early to say I reckon, believe they have put their staff "at risk" so they can go through the process with them, whether they will stay to handle a few flights a day I guess depends on how much EZY are willing to pay them, labour they can control, but fixed costs (like airport rent and rates, GSE etc) they can't, so will it be financially viable for them to stay, only time will tell.
Reminds me of Menzies being in the same situation a few years ago, lost EZY and Jet2 contracts wasn't worth them staying for the small volumes they had remaining so left, could be good news for Swissport though, they have everything in place already and can reduce costs with the synergies they can provide, if I was them I would be knocking on easy's door offering them a good deal for the few flights a day that will still be operating.
Only time will tell, whatever happens though my thoughts are with all those affected by this unique situation that's not of their making, sad times.