Originally Posted by
Rusty Irish
New operators particularly low cost aren't interested in SOU or any AGS airports. Don't believe me look at the lack of new routes coming out of them. What is SOU going to add that's sustainable and a good deal for an airline? Look at Ryanair's latest expansion today. Not one route from any of the three. BOH got something though, so did NCL so it's not just the big boys. SOU will maintain its usual British Isles and peak summer flights to holiday hot spots and that's it as long as the current lot run it.
Ok you’re right. A business is just throwing millions of pounds down the drain. A business own by a pension fund by the way, who are as risk adverse as it gets. This fact alone really should stop all the doubters.
Let’s be honest, a big chunk of LGWs passengers come from the areas surrounding Southampton and I’m sure the majority of them would pay a premium to fly from SOU rather than the nightmare that is LGW. SOU does have its own train station and motorway junction which shouldn’t be overlooked. Few airports have this. It is never going to be a huge base but can definitely see a respectable base doing well at SOU. It’s a wealthy area with many second home owners. If EZY don’t move in then im sure the likes of Wizz will which EZY will not want.