Glynn,
The bit I dont understand is how can a full service operator change in to a low cost operator, you can streamline and cut out all the full service extra's but surely its the overhead costs that are require to be reduced to compete with the lo-co's.
How does Flybe's operating costs compare with Jet2, Easy etc?
Look at the US airlines like Delta etc, they came up with Song (but didnt they try another approach that ended in failure prior to song?) to compete against the lo-co's, they can swap and change their fleet, improve their utilisation of said fleets but if the overhead costs are high then how can you really compete on a level playing field.
Without getting myself in to the BFS / BHD argument, but I just wonder if Flybe will become a niche operator serving the airports that have not attracted the Lo-co's for whatever reason and vacate the routes operated by the lo-co's.
I just cant see where Flybe's strategy is heading, anyone like to enlighten me?
ALLMMCC - Hijack? or is it just personal?