I left "Air UK" nearly 4 years ago. It was a huge decision to go having served with them for many years! During the early 90s this company had a very bright future. A growing network from Stansted which was several years ahead of the low cost carriers,
routes from Gatwick, a "goldmine" in the making at London City and many other good routes. Where are they today? All gone!
The management were just not stong or bold enough to "make it work"! They caved in to KLM and created Buzz which hasn't added a single aircraft since its launch a couple of years ago. Ryanair and easyjet have more than doubled in size during the same period and have a "very clear" strategy. Some things don't change in so much as you just don't know what the next day will bring. It is exactly the same now as it was four years ago!!!!!
I wish I was still with Air UK operating 20 B737s with Sterling service out of Stansted, 10 BAe 146s operating very high yield routes out of London City etc etc. Oh and the occasional visit to Amsterdam!!! What a shame!