Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
Haven't seen anything on this elsewhere - all the comments previously have been that an Atr-42 would be used so can't see how Cityjet would be involved.
Two comments on that:
1. a/c type isn't optimum
2. EIDW load factors are strong
3. critical success factor will require optimum schedule service
Sat first dep to EIDW no later than 09:00. Sun arr back into EGMC from EIDW 20:00. That sort of schedule will attract pax. Some will stay overnight at Holiday Inn on the Friday to catch an early Sat a.m. I think they need to very carefully reflect upon what regular scheduled services are on that route from EGSS and EGKK for Sat & Sun services. Pax in the Thurrock, Basildon, Southend catchment area will use EGMC as a EIDW choice over EGSS or EGKK 'if' the schedule is an attractive alternative to driving the M25 Dartford Crossing to Gatwick or the M25/11 to Stansted.