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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 6:43 am
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Originally Posted by chris18london
Which was a handy Tier Point earner at one stage..

I wonder if whatever force instigated the Shannon stopover rule would also obligate BA to replace the SNN-LHR service that was so bitterly contested, if they are going to be using the airfield for a highly profitable service, which will have little economic benefit for the local area.
The SNN stopover rule, which was in the US-IRL air service agreement, is being phased and will have completely disappeared at the end of this season. Can't see how anybody could lawfully force BA to run an SNN-LHR service under current EU legislation.
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