Bankstown as the alternate to Sydney?
Why is it every time it is mentioned you get the same arguments no transport, other operators take over their mascot over country town routes.
Perhaps an analysis of economic cost benefit would be appropriate.
TRANSPORT
Anyone who has seen a plan of Bankstown knows that BAL has had plans for a terminal on the old dhavilland/Boeing site.
Next look at Henry Lawson Drive from the M5 to Bankstown, you will notice there is a corridor that would allow an extra lane either way. Next anyone who travels this road will tell you that large number of obtained trucks use it to access Woodville Road.
If Henry Lawson Drive was widened then the transport solution would be satisfied - shuttle buses for those that need transport to Sydney or Mascot. His also applies to rail here the option is too rail lines Bankstown and East Hills.
PROTECTED ROUTES
This is a no brainier. As most NSW routes are regulated by the State Government control of who flies where is controllable hence other operators can be shut out of a route Mascot to Country town if the encumbering elected to go into Bankstown.
FARES
I would estimate that a Banktown bound flight would easily save the travelling public around $60 off each seat.
Reductions such as this would actually stimulate traffic and the loser would probably be Countrylink. If the $60 savings was applied to a Dubbo flight against the rail fare it may actually come close to parity on some fare options.
LOCATION
Everyone who says Bankstown is unacceptable, should stop and think. In all likelihood Badgreys will be selected by the Abbott Government and here the hell is it -Western Sydney.
Finally what qualifications does this writer have
1. A Structural Engineering Degree majoring in road bridge and traffic design
2. Business degree in tourism management and transport management
3. 40 years in aviation