Stolen routes from HUY to DSA.........call the cops?
It seems DSA and HUY will always vie for credidability, routes and the supporters of both airports seem to loose sight that both airports have a role to play in the development of the region.
I believe that HUY has miised the boat also when it comes to Lo Cost, I personally think HUY couldnt handle a 2x daily service to any european route and make a profit with 737 / A319 a/c.
Maybe a niche operator like EU jet with slightly smaller equipment could possibly make said routes pay, HUY is an enigma, it is a good regional airport but just in the wrong geographical location. Travel 2 hours from HUY and the figures are great but then this is also the catchment area for DSA and with a far more routes for the masses to choose I think DSA has to be the choice.
The FlyBe rumours of them operating from HUY are abound but in reality what routes would they open up, HUY-ABZ would probably the one and only.....time will tell if this rumour becomes reality.
DSA is and will attract the low costs, regional operators and charter's possibly even long haul carriers in the comming years and that is good for the region that both DSA and HUY are located.