All interested parties want to see Aer Lingus succeed at Knock. The loads have been quite good, but we dont really know about the yield which obvioulsy is very important.
If Aer Lingus axe Gatwick it is most unlikely that any other airline will come in and fill the void. Could Knock Airport management try to secure the LGW route long term by offering Aer Lingus favourable charges for another route to be operated as a W pattern ex Knock (ie LGW machine go on to say Manchester, Birmingham or wherever?) (ie if baby defected?)
What about a few flights a week on Knock/Malaga? Knock/Girona???
Any thoughts?
EI-BUD