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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 2:53 pm
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Fiordland
 
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Originally Posted by tcook052
Would having Swoop around be a benefit once certain routes are reinstated?

What would the write-down be from winding up the LCC?
Both good questions.

Perhaps I am bad one to judge as I don't understand why anyone would every want to fly Swoop or Flair more than once. My one flight with Flair convinced me I don't want to be here.

There is a lot of overhead in keeping a separate brand, reservation system, customer service team and in-flight team trained. When you only have one or two aircraft under the banner you have to ask what is the point.
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