Reaction to BA regional plans

Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC
17 December 2002


Sutton Harbour Holdings plc, operator of Plymouth City airport, notes the recent
announcement from British Airways regarding the withdrawal of services from 21
regional routes and its intention to move towards an all-jet regional operation
at some time in the future.



There are no implications in these proposals for current operations at Plymouth
City Airport. However a move by BA to an all-jet regional fleet adds weight to
our current proposals for the provision of a new Plymouth Airport. We shall
therefore continue to encourage informed debate on this issue with all
interested parties in line with our stated aim of providing the best possible
air services for the region.



For further information contact:

Nigel Godefroy at Sutton Harbour on 01752 204186

Ken Rees at Winningtons on 0117 317 9477 or 07802 466567


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