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20th Jan 2012, 23:39

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Rivet Joint

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'Do people who fly from SOU have more money and are willing to pay more?'

Yes, they are predominately business customers rather then families looking for a cheap getaway.

'Anyway, concentrating on "yield" is not the best way for an airline to make money'

Ok then, with this in mind, why is Bournemouth (the so called proverbial apple waiting to be picked) not being touched with a barge pole by any airline looking to create a base? Maybe this is pure speculation but I reckon it has something to do with that word "yield". Ok having a 90% load factor but if they have all paid £10?