A large slot sale at LGW may not be related to BE, what about Monarch, Thomas Cook or Thomson? Given the growth of landing fees they may see a value in moving to Stansted, or indeed some operations to Luton? Is it possibly one of these?
BE seems to be pressing forward with connectivity with companies like Thomas Cook offering connectivity with LGW and other airports, would seem odd to axe LGW so soon after this.
It may be also that the airport are planning to increase charges and see off some of the prop operators, such as Aurigny, Flybe q800 flights etc. Putting these up for sale, potentially may create more interest in the airport? and a premium. Just a thought.
I would have also thought that by now if you were going to see a larger slot holder go, it might be a difficult thing to keep under wraps. I.e. the identity of the carrier.
Aer Lingus separately have not released a timetable for BHD LGW, anybody on the inside of LGW or EI that have any info on this? Is it to return for Winter?
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Last edited by EI-BUD; 7th May 2013 at 19:24.