Originally Posted by
Rutan16
Stansted tends to fall back a little over the full calendar year .
That said combined the MAG estate is a success for sure enough.
Think Manchester currently has more movements and the rate of recovery has been remarkable especially in the current wider economic malaise.
Given there are no network carriers present, UK screening and re screening border and security demands, why invest in airside transit facilities , who would use them and pay for their upkeep ?
RE. absence of network carriers - I believe this is something MAG are targeting, in addition to further long haul, aside from Emirates to DXB, so an airside transit facility, even if small, could be beneficial in achieving this. Also, I know that FR did start to launch connecting flights a few years ago from BGY and FCO, and given that STN is their largest base, as well as the fact that passengers do "self connect" from Stansted, this further adds weight for the need for a transit facility, even if it is just a small one. Would certainly save passengers the hassle of having to clear customs and passport control and re-enter the terminal. The current 'flight connections' signage is pretty misleading because of this.