And the worry is once they realise there are better yields in the south their borers bases could suffer. If I was in charge and I could make an extra few pound for each bum on a seat then I'd do it.
For me my concern is the change in the model. Previous winters had most of the fleet sat dormant which is great when the aircraft are of a certain vintage and are paid off. The problem now is that this is no longer an option.
I know the program is busier over the winter, and the summer season increasing, but there's still a good few months where they would be better off just sat on the ground. But not that will be costing money in financing the new planes.