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Old 30th Oct 2014, 03:16
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LNIDA,

Please explain your reasoning for the assertion that 'Ryanair have had mixed results in Scandinavia'?

One of Ryanair's earliest non Ireland- UK routes was Stansted to Oslo Torp, circa 1998. Within a short time FR were boasting being #1 airline between London and Scandinavia. Their prices sent shock waves through the competitors and SAS suffered greatly. DY has been able to flourish in this market on the back of FR's lack of presence at primary airports.

Over the time since FR's entry to the Scandinavian market, the only indicators that I can see for FR ex Scandinavia are expansion, more bases new routes and now a new primary airport.

EZY on the other hand it could be very true to say that they have had mixed results in Scandinavia, few routes, many opened, many dropped. No presence in Norway, only after a short time in the Bergen market they withdrew. With only CPH routes left plus a few others, nothing significant.

It is on this basis that I would disagree.
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