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Old 14th Jul 2011, 02:57
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jabird
 
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LS wouldn't be able to operate their 737-800's from CVT.....
If they come anywhere near the West Midlands it will be to BHX who will offer a deal which (Like FR) will start with a bang and fizzle out later.
Jet2 have 2 738s ex a fleet of 39. Afaik, the issues @CVT restricts some more distant destinations (eg TFS) from being operated with a fully laden 738, with a particular engine type - as used by FR. Have never seen a good breakdown of exactly which routes would be affected and how much - would always appreciated a more detailed technical feedback from anyone who can.

MOL has often said that his selection of routes (and even more so bases) is driven by the handling fees at each end above all else - and I see no reason why Jet2 wouldn't have a similar logic.

So why might BHX offer a better deal than CVT? I would expect Jet2 to talk to both, and I would also expect CVT management to be more hungry for the deal - at the end of the day, they want back in the game, and those portkabins have a very low cost per pax.
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