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Old 10th Jul 2017, 07:56
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TimmyW
 
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Originally Posted by G-FORZ
So, we have a marketing headline which highlights DSA is close to the ECML, and from which people can conclude if you really want to use a train to get to DSA you already can. In 12 months time the marketing guys can try get people excited about cutting 2 minutes off road journey time with the FARRS extension. Doesn't change the fact that in 12 months there are no new airlines or brand new routes and is that really going to change despite improved access while DSA management to try to keep the incumbent airlines happy enough to stay.
No one predicted FlyBe starting ops at DSA, so who knows.

Although, in 12 months, my belief is the airport management will be scratching around trying to find an excuse as to why FlyBe are no longer operating from DSA.
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