Originally Posted by
SpringHeeledJack
With cargo only operations, the load factor would (one assumes) very high if guaranteed operations were offered to the shippers. With that in the bag the airport would/should have a good chance.
Out of interest what were the load factors for KLM when they were operating feeder flights to AMS ?
Load factors for AMS were also poor. However KLM might have considered it worth it if they could poach business from LHR and LGW. Feeder flights as you say. Whether they would have chosen to do this long-term is unknown.