This is the first time an airline has moved their London flights from London City to Southend. By doing so they have had to shift their evening departure from 18:30 to 20:00 to allow for the extra travel time to Southend, which will give a local arrival time of around 22:30.
This is a significant event for Southend and no doubt others will be watching to see if there is an impact on passenger loads. Even if there was no doubt operating costs will be much lower to offset any reduction.
I have flown to Berne many years ago with Dan-Air in a HS748 as it got me to where I needed to be . The alternative was a fast jet to Geneva and then a train so hopefully passengers will remain loyal. It will be interesting to know what regular passengers think who have got used to flying over Central London to now find they are flying over the mudflats off the Essex coast and also now having to experience the crowded old railway stock to get them to and from Southend.
Last edited by LTNman; 28th Jun 2014 at 05:24.