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With respect the much repeated assertion that part of SEN's catchment 'radius' is water rather misses the point. The fact is that SEN has a population of 5.4 million living within 60 minutes drive of the airport and provided suitable routes are chosen that is quite adequate to make them a success. The fact that SEN can support an AMS route that offers a capacity of up to 540 daily outbound seats proves the point.
Brian Dromey is correct in saying that WX need to show the market that the SSJ is an attractive and reliable aircraft prior to its introduction at LCY in 2018. It should be well suited to the longer sectors from SEN with its speed and high service ceiling making it ideal for routes that might not support the larger A319/320.