Not so sure what is happening in the Ryanair mindset as regards Cork in summer 2007 but it is at first glance somewhat worrying. As of now Gatwick is no longer bookable from Cork after 30th June, 2007. Sure, it is early days yet but if Cork is left for a third time in recent years without a Gatwick service from this summer Cork Airport will have no one to blame but herself after so shabbily sitting by last year allowing easyJet to be devoured by Ryanair with little or no word or action.
Last summer Cork Airport had no less than 5 or so daily flights from easyJet and Ryanair to and from Gatwick and now there may yet be no flights at all on the route from 1st July, 2007. If this comes to pass it will be another big blow to the credibility of Cork Airport in her efforts to be regarded as a serious player for business throughout Europe. London routes are the bread and butter of Cork Airport and a Gatwick service must be maintained at all costs. Prestwick would be very nice, yes, and is more realistic than, say, New York to achieve but a London service wins hands down if there must be a choice between the two?