I hope CT2 and AV8 suceed
There is a huge VFR market from the North to SA. Younger readers may not remember that SAA served MAN with a B747 until a few years ago but like QANTAS made (IMHO) a grave error pulling off the route.
Yes northern pax will trudge down to London by shuttle train or car but not in the numberrs that used to want to commence their journey from Ringway
I understand many peoples sentiments that the number of stops along the way is less of a problem than having to change planes.
Thats why BA/QuaintAS shrunk the MAN market by 30% in the first year the 747 did'nt carry on from LHR.
The local interest in MAN - CPT is building but as usual getting the message across that the service is available is the trick.
A family friend has booked to go LH via FRA because niether he nor his family in SA knew about the service.
Like any new starter its gaining that critical mass to continue thats important. I for one wish them well
Sir George Cayley