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Old 14th July 2004, 07:59 PM
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Hi Bill,

Looks like I'm the first to respond on this one.

First of all, let me say that I also subscribe to AWAST and have found their accuracy when it comes to commercial airlines (non-US) to be woeful. Last year I had to write to their managing editor pointing out that EasyJet and Ryanair were really quite significant airlines in Europe, and that they should therefore be covered in the AWAST yearbook (which they weren't).

I note from your posting that AWAST classifies EasyJet as a Medium airline, but only classifies Ryanair as a Small airline. My analysis is that Ryanair has more aircraft, more routes and flies more passengers than EasyJet, so I'm not sure how AWAST comes up with their rating (other than both airlines are non-US).

I would advise that AWAST ratings be taken with a pinch of salt.

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clifford.
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