Originally Posted by
AerRyan
Stobart flights only increase marginally during the summer.
Saying that, I don't think it was stupid closing 07/25 for maintenance. The winter winds were unforeseen and flights weren't actually that badly affected.
Winter winds are strong and westerly every year.
There were over 20 cancellations and about 15 diversions because rwy 25 was closed.
If the works were completed in summer with lighter winds, all airlines could use rwy 17/35 with minimal disruption.