New owners urged to focus on short haul
23.10.09
The new owners of Gatwick Airport have been urged to position it as the champion of short haul and European flying. The call cam from regional budget airline Flybe, third biggest slot-holder at the airport.
Flybe Chief commercial officer Mike Rutter said: ‘We offer a cautious welcome to the sale of Gatwick and look forward to working closely with the new owners. We carry more domestic passengers from Gatwick than any other airline and as such can speak with some knowledge on the crucial role it plays in connecting the UK regions to the capital.'
‘This sale represents a real opportunity for the new owners to strengthen Gatwick’s position as the champion of short-haul and European flying. GIP would be making a fatal mistake if they chase trophy airlines promising glamorous long-haul destinations. That’s not the future. Gatwick’s growth lies with efficient, environmentally sensitive, well-managed and stable airlines like Flybe.'
‘BAA’s charges were some of the most expensive in the industry and Flybe also looks forward to Gatwick shedding that reputation and engaging early with its major customers to create a sustainable, economically realistic future’.
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