Interesting article I picked up on re Southend. They must have a team in place there that actually have a clue as to identifying their market & getting things done, as oposed to those at NCL who continue "Daydream" as to achieving a direct NYC service to the extent of all else.
The reality is that they have for over 15 years missed the way forward that has to be fair been noted on this thread on a regular basis :-
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One really does have to wonder who at NCL actually thought they would see a CO or an AA emblem on looking out of their "penthouse suite" windows
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