Originally Posted by
vectismanpaul
I don't think Newcastle, Belfast and Manchester are viable as connecting flights alone. It would be necessary to encourage regular point to point travellers in sufficient numbers.
When the MAN/LGW shuttle last ran, it was averaging about 65-75 passengers per flight. Only the early departure ex MAN had a sizable load mainly to connect with the Caribbean longhauls. Perhaps a Cityflyer E90 would be viable, but not having a base at either end would complicate that operation.