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Old 31st Aug 2014, 18:13
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Considering they are cutting 1000+ Jobs, axing all Long-Haul & Charters, pulling out of EMA, rumoured to be pulling out of LBA, downsizing by 12 Aircraft and many S15 routes reported to be pulled from the website - i highly doubt they will be announcing any New Routes or increased frequencies on existing!
From that the only "facts" are that EMA base will be closed at the end of W14/15, and that the management has been quoted as saying that it's hard to make long haul work on such a small programme.

It is reported that up to 1000 jobs may be at risk, and that the fleet could be reduced to 30 units. Exiting LBA is just that - rumour.

I agree however that additional capacity on existing routes seems unlikely, given the capacity that has already been cut - though with the quoted intention to become a totally scheduled airline, they could perhaps find non bucket and spade destinations where they could make some good money. Time, and the pending review will tell.
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