easyJet webcast
Whilst not wanting to raise hopes, it is definately worthwhile listening to the webcast, that has been refered to on another thread, of the easyJet 2003/2004 preliminary accounts. It does go on for a while, but it gives a very good insight into the workings of easyJet and their plans for the future.
NO mention of specific airports for expansion are given, but the following points are raised:
1/ 16 new aircraft to be delivered in 2005.
2/ An increased frequency of flights from existing airports.
3/ Joining the dots - ie adding flight between existing airports.
4/ 1 or 2 new new bases are possible in 2005
5/ By increasing aircraft utilisation easyJet expect to have the equivalent of an extra 2.5 aircraft in their fleet.
6/ Easier to apply leverage to new airports for rate. Still able to get benefits from existing airports but harder than new airports.
7/ Threat to withdraw from airports that they do not find attractive.
8/ Answer to specific question re Liverpool base -
a) No real change
b) Aware of pressure from locos basing at Manchester - and keeping an eye on it.
c) Feel that Ryanair are behind easyJet , but that the 2 airlines are complementary to seat other.
Listen and watch and then reach your own decision.
(edited for grammatical and spelling errors)
Last edited by Scottie Dog; 23rd Nov 2004 at 20:04.