Originally Posted by
EI-A330-300
MCO and LAS have always been massive transit points at LGW/MAN for years.
Very few are direct airline booking, the vast majority are major tour operators/travel agents who have agreements in place with VS and most would be all in packages.
You shouldn't overplay USPC, price is number one for 75-80% from feedback given by transit pax in DUB.
Would have thought USPC is most relevant for premium traffic.
Relatively less price sensitive, more time and convenience sensitive.
USPC greatly improves the predictability of end to end timings.
If nothing else, premium traffic willing to take a connection via LHR today may be less willing to do so tomorrow.
It's one more reason to be on the non-stop from MAN.
I think that's a benefit worth having.