One would think that it would make sense to open for bookings at the start of the previous season... i.e. winter bookings 10/11 opening around the start of summer 10...or maybe that's just me hoping! I get different airlines/seasons/routes/years are all different but is a basic commuter route. I only ask as I am flying on (the last) PIK-BUD flight on 27/10 and ideally would prefer to return to PIK for the car, so EJ/BA/BMI to GLA are out.
Returning to my previous point, are there any negatives to releasing a schedule 5-6 months in advance, seems to me it could only be positive re. advance bookings and an opportunity to weed out any potential weak links in that regard? If anyone has the inside track on FR scheduling, feel free to share! (esp. re. PIK 10/11 flights haha)