Re: Re: Look at de state of Cork, like!

Well, as airbridges would be used by Boeing 737s and A320/321s, the potential market for air-bridges is Aer Lingus (10 fpd), BMI Baby (6 fpd – although 4 fpd as the aircraft currently used on Cardiff flights are not suitable), Ryanair (5 fpd), EasyJet (2 fpd) and Czech Airlines (1 fpd). Add to these, charter flights which range from an average of 6 fpd in summer to 1 fpd in winter. This is a potential market of 25-30 fpd before growth is accounted for.

However, Ryanair currently have a policy of avoiding using them if possible.

With every business venture, there is an element of risk, but these figures would suggest current demans for at least 2 air-bridges (based on 6-10 slots being sold).

Incidentally, Ryanair are introducing a new route from Cork to Liverpool in April. I think this was primarily because EasyJet were rumoured to be eyeing the route. Supposedly, EasyJet are also considering Cork-Newcastle, so it will be interesting to see if Ryanair do anything there.