Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
Do you honestly think that Riyadh Air would choose STN over LGW or LHR as their initial choice of London airport?
I don't hence why I deliberately didnt mention them in the list of potential international airlines that could possibly be seen at STN within the next few years.
I'm not saying that Riyadh Air won't be at STN at some point but definitely not "within the next few years". More like 10 years as I'm certain that Riyadh Air will be operating to LGW and LHR for many years before STN would be considered.
Riyadh Air are to announce their initial destinations shortly with London being one of their first. It will be interesting what London airport they will announce but again I'm certain that it won't be STN.
Another possible international airline at STN that I had overlooked was MIAT Airlines from Ulaanbaatar.
You also have
Centrum Air of Uzbekistan who are getting a A330 and will have a second next year.
They seem to be happy running x1 week to various destinations using 321LRs so maybe London might be on the cards next year. Their web site fully works with English which is a good sign.
They quote themselves as a cargo airline as well so the A330 can take belly freight from Tashkent which might have come from China as well to supplement revenue.
Last edited by pabely; 11th October 2024 at 18:16.