Quote: "There seems to be an assumption here that if the jocks get rid of APD, the airlines operating out of EDI will pass on that benefit in fare levels. If they are sensible businesses, they will just retain the cost reduction as enhanced profit. Why would EZY for eg choose to compete with itself on EDI -ALC or NCL- ALC ? There's very few direct airline competitive routes out of EDI that would motivate one of the competitors to drop fares, and that would only be a short term gain.
Admittedly, low APD in EDI might help any new jock based airline that saw itself in competion with english originating routes.
The bigger risk might be to the East coast and West coast rail franchises."
Differential APD is not a good idea, very low flat rate APD, or better still, no APD is.
Quote: "The above from ABC News Australia reference Newcastle NSW. As much relevance to EGNT as Flights to New York and Alex Salmond harping on about Jock APD."
So it's "Newcastle-Woolsington" from now is it? "Newcastle International" may no longer be unique.
"London-Newcastle"? Just don't go there!
Quote: "and of course unless something truly drastic and against the odds occurs then Scotland will continue to be part of the United Kingdom and the waffle of Alex Salmond will drift into oblivion....."
Hope so! Significant, isn't it, that "wee Eck" doesn't want to have a Scottish pound (punt).
Quote: "Edi will be easier to get to from next year when the trams start run??
What is wrong with the airport shuttle buses outside the station it's takes 20 mins?? Can't really see the trams making much difference!!"
Don't tell me the trams will be up and running soon! Don't believe it!