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Old 26th Jan 2011, 22:35
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now it seems like they want to operate to the Canairy islands, which he previously stated to me wasn't possible because of the operating weight and thrust of its 733's... and the fact baby will not be even thinking of renewing its fleet until it at least makes a profit in 2012
From the live session today he only said the routes would be something they would look into in the future, not that they are actually going to start them anytime soon because of its current fleet... He also said these routes could be potential winter routes for aircraft utilisation over the quieter period as someone pointed out less flying in the winter (just like almost all UK based LCCs)

Also as for the fleet, he stated they are about to start looking into it's future fleet renewal program with the 'current' favourite being the 738. That doesn't necessarily mean it will be the chosen aircraft. From other discussions and from the session today, any expansion won't be untill at least summer 2012.

They are taking things slowly which is sensible... the only negative thing with doing it this way is that other airlines around you can grow much quicker and take away any potential first opportunities for routes and services for example.
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