Originally Posted by
A320.b744
Passenger numbers clearly indicate that Derry Airport is being kept open for a few whinging locals. The fact that the airport cannot even sustain links to London without the need for a PSO shows that the airport isn't sustainable.
Derry sustained a route with Ryanair to Stansted for many years without a PSO and with the economy in a worse place than it is now, reaching twice daily at points, this was despite horrific timings which ruled out good business patronage. I should know, I lived and worked in London and couldnīt get reasonably timed flights to the city which would enable me not to require taking Friday and/or Monday off.