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New route to Ft Lauderdale
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28 Oct 2016, 20:21by hiljil
I am really surprised that BA has announced this new route as it is so close to Miami. I know it is wishful thinking but I would have thought that RSW would have made more sense.
Re: New route to Ft Lauderdale
Posted:
29 Oct 2016, 05:37by buns
Shrewd move on the part of BA.
The cruise market is ever increasing, so if there is the ability to put passengers direct into the Port, then I for one would opt for Ft. Lauderdale over MIA.
buns
Re: New route to Ft Lauderdale
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29 Oct 2016, 07:13by Vegascrazy
Norwegian's LGW - FLL service is extremely popular with high loads, definitely a market to exploited here!
Re: New route to Ft Lauderdale
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29 Oct 2016, 11:09by gumshoe
hiljil wrote:I know it is wishful thinking but I would have thought that RSW would have made more sense.
RSW doesn't have 3.5 million cruise passengers a year!
What surprises me is BA are only putting a 3-class 777 on this route. I'd have thought there'd be enough demand for F from the affluent cruise market. Maybe not; I suppose they can continue to go via MIA on the superior 747 or A380.
Re: New route to Ft Lauderdale
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29 Oct 2016, 11:19by hiljil
Yes - I forgot all about the cruise market.
It certainly makes sense now.
Re: New route to Ft Lauderdale
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29 Oct 2016, 12:03by Hamster
BA are putting up a direct fight with Norwegian, this is one of the first steps. They are also matching Norwegian prices in economy on the route, if you're quick(!), but BA (currently...) includes a bag.