Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
Does anybody really think it has any impact on Jet2's decision to operate there or not? Can we move on to another destination Jet2 don't fly to and discuss why they should/shouldn't?
Back to the discussion on Cape Verde as a future destination... I am really unsure what the big fuss about crew nightstopping overseas would be. I know it adds cost and complexity, but Jet2s cost basis is no longer just that of running a low cost airline model. Their main business is now the inclusive tour market and their inhouse Jet2Holidays operation. If they know that theres demand and its worth the costs, they will absolute commit to the market. The main reason right now will be though, (as someone else has well pointed out) will be the lack of room capacity. The majority of room capacity really is held by the TUI group. There are many new hotels and apartments being built there right now though. So over the next couple of years this may help change the dynamics a little more. Additionally, if demand begins to drop over the current "recession", then it will either make the likes of TUI drop capacity on block booking hotel rooms, thus lowering prices for a competitors to buy into and hopefully to potentially step in. This has historically happened in other markets for Jet2... a case of getting in just at the right time.