Forgive me if this has been mentioned before but I came across this snippet mentioned last month, June 10th, in the TTG......
LIVERPOOL and Luton airports are benefiting from Stansted ’s plans to increase airline charges to raise money for a second runway, Ryanair chief executive Michael O ’Leary has claimed.
He said BAA ’s plan to spend £4 billion on a new runway at Stansted was pushing business elsewhere.
O ’Leary said summer bookings for regional airports were strong.
“Stansted is about 25% of our traffic but with increased charges we will grow elsewhere so in a couple of years ’ time it will account for about 15%,” he said.
“Stansted is a rip-off. It is one of the world’s most profitable airports,so does not need to increase charges.
“And there should be no cross-subsidy from passengers at Gatwick and Heathrow.”
Interesting regarding the percentage that MOL envisages for STN in the next couple of years. LPL already know they are getting a fifth based aircraft, and I'm sure even more in near future.
Hopefully LTN will follow likewise, bearing in mind the above statement was made by MOL after settlement of his dispute with the BAA