Originally Posted by
southender
Sadly, SEN management and BA Cityflyer/Connect fell out in a big way and we are unlikely to see them here again in the near future. I think the comparison with Jersey or the IOM can’t apply as neither of those islands have multiple large airports close by offering a multitude of choice. Also, I can’t think of a local travel agent who would want to do this.
Regarding other routes, Jersey, Ibiza and Minorca come to mind, although there were others that I can’t recall at the moment (an age related affliction I suspect)
So they EZY bean counters were wrong in your opinion just for the convenience of a few South Essex folk.
In the real world economy of scale works for the bottom line. It is a brutal fact that SEN was living on overspill. Just be thankful they are back for S23. Unless it is super successful I cannot see any base by anyone for a few years and that if SEN survives.
My worry is fire cover will be reduced and then it will be game over.