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Possibly too early to tell, but this post on Twitter suggests we may lose LIS and NQY from S25

https://x.com/georgentravels/status/183 ... 16125?s=61

easyJet released S25 flights this morning, as usual a near carbon copy of this year, but 4 routes are not on sale.

Edinburgh to Kefalonia and Santorini

Glasgow to Lisbon and Newquay

easyJet usually do a significant schedule update in November, so these routes may return

Currently working through it, Lisbon, Marseille and Newquay not on sale for S25

Should have it up later tonight

Good old easyJet.

awwdabaaby wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 2:49 pm Currently working through it, Lisbon, Marseille and Newquay not on sale for S25

Should have it up later tonight

Not like EZY to force LM of a route and then drop it themselves soon afterwords ..

Ekally1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 6:08 pm

awwdabaaby wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 2:49 pm Currently working through it, Lisbon, Marseille and Newquay not on sale for S25

Should have it up later tonight

Not like EZY to force LM of a route and then drop it themselves soon afterwords ..

Perhaps more a case of FR at EDI forcing EZY off NQY?

If they drop LIS even in summer it really will be annoying. Loads have looked good and when I've looked this summer it's rarely been available for much less than £200 rtn - and not infrequently £300-400! What numbers does GLA need to produce for a route to be deemed successful?

I feel like a stuck record. EZY rearranging the deckchairs yet again. So fed up with them.

Iain wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:08 pmPerhaps more a case of FR at EDI forcing EZY off NQY?

If they drop LIS even in summer it really will be annoying. Loads have looked good and when I've looked this summer it's rarely been available for much less than £200 rtn - and not infrequently £300-400! What numbers does GLA need to produce for a route to be deemed successful?

It was the same with Marrakech and Milan.

Could be wrong, but I’m sure I saw somwhere EZY struggling to hold onto slots at LIS, and from what I know NQY loads have been pretty low this summer

buddyboy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:15 pm I feel like a stuck record. EZY rearranging the deckchairs yet again. So fed up with them.

They are in the business to make money. If routes dont make money, they get dropped. As awwdababy says though,wouldnt be surprised to seethem reappear

GKirk wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:23 pmThey are in the business to make money. If routes dont make money, they get dropped. As awwdababy says though,wouldnt be surprised to seethem reappear

That’s an oversimplification. Route networks are far more complex than just determining if Route A is profitable. There are many factors to consider, such as strategic importance, market demand, competition (both external and internal), and operational efficiency (slots, aircraft, crew), which all play a crucial role in the viability of a route.

At the fares easyJet was charging, it’s reasonable to assume the route was profitable. If it wasn’t, then the EDI-LIS route likely wouldn’t be either, considering its fares are significantly lower than those from GLA.

EasyJet's approach at GLA often seems inconsistent, with frequent changes in routes and schedules, as well as seasonal routes that should arguably be year-round (e.g., TFS, ACE, GVA). The airline’s dominant position at GLA allows it to operate with limited competition, leading to issues like erratic schedules (e.g., BRS) and poor frequencies on key routes (e.g., SOU, BHX). This lack of competition enables easyJet to drop profitable routes (e.g., MXP, RAK, MRS) without fear of losing market share, knowing they can always return later (e.g., RAK, MRS). A strong Ryanair base at GLA should help address these shortcomings.