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Old 7th Aug 2007, 09:30
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Stripping down to basics, easyjet like every other airline is a business and not a charity, if a route is unprofitable it will be axed or capacity reduced, do you think ezy would axe profitable routes for the hell of it? The problem with STN is not BAA charges but APD. Look at ryanair who have reduced STN capacity by 20% for the winter, add to the fact fuel is at an all time high it is becoming increasingly difficult for airlines to make a profit, you could offer 149 seats at 50p a seat, cracking loads but it ain't going to make any money.Maybe as NCL is a relatively small market there is not enough business to sustain new destinations once the novelty factor has worn off. So its not all as cut and dried as 'easyjet are losing interest'.
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