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Old 10th Feb 2010, 14:51
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mutleyshriek
 
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Guys,just a thought.The argument of having two airports in such a small city(or province)will undoubtably run and run and run.Airlines for years have used the situation in Belfast to their better end.They are there to make a profit and when it suits they hold airport operators to ransom and switch from one to another.In the late 80s and early 90s,we had Ba Midland Manx Loganair Jersey.Manx and Loganair were owned by Midland but operated under the BA FRANCHISE.So they were all lining each others pockets.The only real independant was Jersey European.Fares were high and we were held to ransom by these so called independant operators.Nowadays its a very different tale.The eco warriors and climate change scientists are all dancing to the tune of our wonderful government with their message that we are all responsible for the greenhouse effect with our cheap holidays and weekends away.What effect will this have on operations at the city airport,or indeed any airport within a certain radius of their said city centre.TAXES.more and more will come,mark my words...
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