southend22 Apr 2013 16:56
Southend does have potential and the extension to the terminal is going to increase capacity to somewhere around the 3-4m mark. That doesnt mean that many people will fly from there.
The problem they have is the location. its too out of the way. the train goes there and that is very handy but in terms of cathcment for people driving there, its not great.
imo, Southend will grow to about 2-3m passengers with the help of easyjet and stay there. but when you think of where it was 3 years ago, that is one hell of a turnaround!