Una due tfc
Couldn't agree more in my view FR have been totally predatory:
- went after EZY rigorously then abandoned most routes
- Followed Go onto EDI and charged £5 e/w until they axed routes
- Pursued RE's business and penetrated their thin routes with similar routes ex SNN and of course ORK DUB is no more
- and now Wizzair ex Cork, lets see how the frequency pans out there post wizz
- for these reasons the stage is set and few carriers will dare to enter the market
Great to see now that despite the failure of the base outside of the Island of Ireland , the airline is focussing on its areas of strength ie transatlantic flying And connectivity via DUB. And this is enabling new routes like Stockholm and Verona . Moreover, as the airline recognised the scale of ops at LGW wasn't working it has emergent strategy ie transatlantic and their new arrangement with little red and they tell us to expect more of this.
For all their faults they have stood the test of time are profitable. Can compete effectively with Ryanair , where most else have failed.
Finally, great to see the BHD base performing well especially euro routes. London routes future also looks bright as BE prepare to exit in 2014.
Last edited by EI-BUD; 27th Jun 2013 at 10:22.