Continuation of: http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...225260&page=14
I wonder if a runway extension at LBA would havs affected Thomsons decision to start pulling out.
It does not make sense to operate the short haul programme from LBA and the long haul programme from DSA.
Could the airport not see this coming? DSA have been shouting about their long runway for about 5 years.Maybe I am wrong but this is what I would be thinking about if I was a Thomson decison maker.
Once DSA becomes established, there is no going back and LBA has lost the chance for ever.
EA once said, "We do not see DSA as a threat, we can work together".
I assume he means, LBA provide the passengers and DSA the flights!!!!