Catchment is a red herring. DSA's 'catchment' infringes on EMA, LBA and probably a bit of MAN too. Pax have a level of priorities based on proximity, flights and price. The link road has put even Leeds city centre no more than 50 minutes from DSA. What that means is that now instead of DSA being number three or not even on the list of priorities if a Leeds pax can't get where they want from LBA they will look at DSA as a viable alternative. I was speaking to someone the other week in Leeds 12 who was bemoaning the fact that they'd had to fly to Berlin from MAN. I expect that a fair few pax on DSA flights will be those who are much relieved that they no longer have to brave the car parks at Tintwhistle or on the M62.
Last edited by Teevee; 1st Apr 2016 at 13:48.