easyJet to open London Southend base

easyJet, Europe’s second-largest LCC, has confirmed plans to launch a base at London Southend Airport in Apr-2012 in a major boost for the struggling facility. Southend has undergone a major capital investment programme over the past few years with a view to taking a larger slice of the scheduled London market. The strategy appears set to pay off. [980 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• Stobart’s investment like it might pay off 
• Some opposition to an enlarged role for Southend
• London-area airport capacity increasing
• No mention of Stansted impact

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• London Southend Airport capacity (seats) per week, to/from, 13-Jun to 19-Jun-2011
• London Southend Airport top international routes (seats), 13-Jun to 19-Jun-2011
• London Stansted Airport capacity (seats) per week, to/from, 13-Jun to 19-Jun-2011
• London Stansted Airport top ten international routes (seats) per week, 13-Jun to 19-Jun-2011