Originally Posted by
hugolover
In just 7 weeks, LO273/4 VNO-LCY ends on 29SEP. Lithuanian Airports announced a new tender for the LCY route back in March. Allegedly due to Brexit, the Lithuanians can no longer subsidise the route to the tune of €3m they were paying Basia and therefore the carrier needs to take the risk.
It was such a great flight, so reliable, and integrated so well into the network, I'd be disappointed if it went to another outfit. Basia has done a superb job with that route.
I wonder what will happen? If LOT don't get it, and if it were such a good deal they would be all over it as they know the numbers, unlike other outfits such as BArb who will be stuck with the CAA figures. Given WAW-LCY is dead since Corona there's no reason to keep LMA-D. They could be returned to the lessor. I'm sure they cost a pretty penny being fresh to Basia and LCY capable.
Are you being serious or ironic about service on that route?
Originally Posted by
Fabo.sk
Last time I was at LCY, LOT were all over the airport. Such a decline.
Yes, at the same time there were LOT flights from WAW, BUD and VNO. LMA-D had a huge use back then.
LOT may be back to LCY from WAW next summer so E190 A-D are needed.