I came across some interesting news about the Lithuanian government's interest in establishing a Public Service Obligation (PSO) route to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). While the full details require a subscription, the gist is that Lithuania is looking to enhance its connectivity by inviting carriers to operate this potential route.
For those not familiar, a PSO is often used to ensure that certain air services are maintained for regional connectivity, especially when market forces alone wouldn't support them. Securing a slot at Heathrow, one of the world's busiest and slot-constrained airports, could be a significant opportunity for Lithuanian carriers or others interested in this route.
I'm curious about how this might play out. Which airlines do you think would be interested in operating this service? Could we see Lithuanian carriers like Air Baltic or an international player stepping in? Moreover, how do you think the establishment of a PSO route might impact the existing air service agreements and competition in the region?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and predictions on this development!
For those not familiar, a PSO is often used to ensure that certain air services are maintained for regional connectivity, especially when market forces alone wouldn't support them. Securing a slot at Heathrow, one of the world's busiest and slot-constrained airports, could be a significant opportunity for Lithuanian carriers or others interested in this route.
I'm curious about how this might play out. Which airlines do you think would be interested in operating this service? Could we see Lithuanian carriers like Air Baltic or an international player stepping in? Moreover, how do you think the establishment of a PSO route might impact the existing air service agreements and competition in the region?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and predictions on this development!