Originally Posted by
Harold77
May be a case of they have an annual/ numerous year package deal fee, but that could include X amount of flights in the package. So in essence they are still paying for each flight. Then you have the fuel sales also.
Yes, exactly - so Draken having 'X' number of flights on day 'Y' isn't really of any significance, it will already be part of their deal with the airport. Do Draken buy fuel from the airport or have their own supply?
Now we have Draken, Thales, Serco, FedEx, Willis, Airbourne Colours, IAS Medical plus AeroSchool and Eden Flight Training giving a good solid foundation base of incomes on the airfield and numerous airborne activity. Whilst the terminal redevelopment has seen new offices built with TVCA moving in plus the passenger terminal retail and hospitality units bringing in incomes. As passenger numbers climb car park incomes are increasing.
Apart from Airbourne and Willis, all of these are long term residents. None of them are using the expensive cargo and passenger facilities which have been developed. Given the money spent on these, they must be costing more than they earn, especially in the off season. There is a seven hour gap between the RYR leaving thsi morning and the next arrival - how is that staffed?