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MUFC Fan - Why would the slots go to BLK if LS pulls LGW?
LS could not make MAN - LGW work so why from a much smaller catchement would BLK -LGW work. The North West has excellent fast rail links to London, granted from Fylde coast not so good but certainly from Preston etc, this limits the potential catchement area. A London service from BLK is never going to work on a 737. If FR could not make it work with prices that were lower than LS would offer then why would LS even attempt it.
If LS do drop LGW then id be suprised if BE or EZY picked up the route its been a poor performing route for a while now.
On the general LS theme though I don't think that its only NCL they may be having problems with, the arrival of EZY at MAN is going to hurt, recent events in respect of their share price also must put into jeopardy the possible long haul ambitions of LS as this is a risky venture at the best of times.