Some recognition of all the progress happening/to happen by 2012:

http://www.eraa.org/newsroom/news-releases/415-london-southend-airport-runs-away-with-airport-award
:):)

A very interesting article in the FT yesterday, (you have to be registered to view it): http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/15d6e362-419c-11df-865a-00144feabdc0.html

I think you will find Old Fart was posting ironically, based on the gibberish ‘facts’ that SAEN came out with.

Why would they want ryanair – they are well known for driving a hard bargain and then leaving once start up deals have evaporated. The inability for ryanair is actually a selling point for the airport, as other carriers will be able to develop routes at Southend without the threat of ryanair moving in and nicking their hard developed business (defensibility).

I’m also sure that most potential airlines can clearly see the advantages of having the terminal right by the rail station to London, with industry leading ‘plane to train’ times.

rdc1000 – the road has not caused a ‘RESA problem’ for a few years now, except to road traffic!

A really nice bunch of experienced people, this is terrible news, especially in the run up to Christmas. It shows how deep the recession is really biting.
Let’s hope that something of the operation can be salvaged from the administrators.

Thanks so much for capturing this moment for posterity for all of us unable to make it down today – much appreciated!

Depends what you are after – how many people, what sort of facilities, length of runways etc?

London Southend does have a conference room available for use, but it does not have a massive capacity. If you ask nicely, they might let you use the terminal before passenger flights restart.