VLM, who introduced a five times daily operation between London City Airport and Manchester at the beginning of September, says that it is very pleased with the response. UK sales manager Titus Johnson confirmed to ABTN a 65% load factor with the early morning flights from each end often full. Passenger origination was working out at 70/30 from Manchester. He said that there appeared to be no resistance to the Fokker 50 turboprop. Flight time is 45 minutes and complimentary sandwiches and a bar is offered. Unsuccessful previous attempts have included KLMuk (as Air UK) and British Airways regional into Stansted. Johnson pointed out that a hidden bonus was the better visibility for the VLM Manchester ” Rotterdam ” Antwerp service. The inconsistent railway services and distance from Euston to the developing dockland business area has been of help.
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