Originally Posted by
DC9_10
The AMS route was already developed. So why did KLM get route development funding. Why has LDY had tens of millions over the years of tax payers money on a vanity project that will never make a profit as a stand alone business. United,as a few suggested, had Stormont over a hoop and they caved in. It's probably the most profitable transatlantic 757 route now.
Brussels/KLM got money from Tourism Ireland in the form of advertising support (route development funds by any other name). They went to the City because that is where the chair of TI works (possibly)
UA just played a smart game given the political situation here allows things like this to happen.
LDY is another political entity which will carry on because the NW is such a remote spot currently and the local council can't afford the bad press of winding it up
The 757 really does do fine from BFS. Plus it gives a local link to all the American businesses that we have funded to come here too. We cant afford to let it go. It really is that simple.