Going Loco -
The topic under discussion between Skipness and myself was the Manchester - Australia market with specific reference to QANTAS/Jetstar. It was not a debate about demand for the Shuttle. Total patronage of the MAN-LHR Shuttle operation is irrelevant. Only the number of passengers using the MAN-LHR Shuttle to connect with QANTAS flights is relevant to the issue under discussion in my response to Skipness. I am discussing the 'Kangaroo Route' and my "rhetoric" refers only to that subject. Total demand for the air travel market between MAN and LHR is another issue entirely. Sorry if you misunderstood.
SHED.