Concern for existing airline
Isnt one supposed to sell of a division when it is making money, thus earning some decent cash for the parent? Seems like it must be really bleeding cash to have to come to this. I would have thought a confidential negotiation with Eastern Airways would have had a better result than just announcing it will sell to anyone anywhere at anytime. Although the airline has a business as usual notice on the website, i cant help but feel a little worried for them.
If PLH was to close it would be the largest UK city without an airport. I could imagine that a new airport outside of the city would be constructed with a longer runway and potential for longer distance flights. That could easily see similar pax throughput as Doncaster, Durham Tees, Norwich, Humberside etc.