Mr Fogg wrote:-
"And in the days when PLH had direct services to/from LGW the route was operated by a DHC6 and with average load factors of some 50-60%, 10-12 punters per 20 seater aircraft.
The successful route was NQY to/from LHR operated by a HPR7 with average load factors of some 70%, 35 punters per 50 seater aircraft, "
you know neither of those numbers looks like the basis for a successful commercial operation
the train to London takes 3 - 3.5 hours - you don't save any time by plane & the hassle is awful - unless you are interconnecting
Even then either the bus from Reading or the Express from Paddington to LHR are relatively easy add-ons
Last edited by Heathrow Harry; 26th Sep 2012 at 14:11.