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Old 21st Apr 2022, 12:21
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Originally Posted by DC3 Dave
So, given all the sound reasons stated why SEN is failing to bounce back, what is behind easyjet’s decision to return to the airport albeit very small scale? Obviously it is going to be relatively cheap and low risk. Perhaps they are already seeing problems ahead with growth at Gatwick and Luton, if so, a return of based aircraft at SEN may not be as crazy as it seems right now.
My own view is that if 2022 is successful in the wider sense, not SEN specific, there will be growth at SEN in 2023. I’m not convinced however there would be a base and there wouldn’t need to be. Most core destinations can be served from overseas. It’s also not out the question that there could be a winter programme. Geneva for example has been served by a non-based unit in the past.
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