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I am told the trans-Atlantic ferries (World Airways) were a 2 year contract. There has been no news of a renewal.
Aside from this, you have provided a useful and succinct appraisal of the status quo at Manston.
How much revenue is this generating??
Infratil 19 Feb - "The key goal is to build both throughput and value from that throughput".
This suggests there is a fair old bit of "cut-price" activity on the go.
From a
PR point of view, MSE needs MK and Kent Escapes so the airport looks active.
If I were running the show, I would offer favourable rates to both to keep them here.
According to press reports, under Planestation, MK were on what amounted to a half price deal. When that deal was withdrawn, they left.