Originally Posted by
SonTech
Jet2 would just start thier own operation with a few destinations before buying the whole kit and caboodle from BA. Jet2 tends to start small to test the market before expanding. The BA shorthaul network at LGW would be too big for Jet2.
Also the working ways of the 2 companies are completely different and it would be very hard to switch the BA personnel to how Jet2 works.
Their issue would be getting slots at LGW, I think buying their way in would be the only way Jet2 could open a base of any significant size, or with decent growth potential. I don’t know how ambitious Jet2 were when they opened their STN operation, they currently have 16 aircraft based there. To put that in perspective easyJet had 7 based units, before they closed the base. Jet2 are clearly doing something right.
Jet2 claim to be the UKs largest ATOL holder so a presence at LGW, traditionally the UK’s ‘holiday’ airport seems appropriate.