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It appears that Flybe are dropping the Monday rotation to Exeter for the summer season.
Still don't understand the weirdness of the STN and SOU timings, obviously it's SOU-NCL-STN-NCL-SOU-NCL-STN-NCL-SOU but that's horrific for any businessman wanting to go to SOU, and I think it's a frequency reduction as well?
Still don't understand the weirdness of the STN and SOU timings, obviously it's SOU-NCL-STN-NCL-SOU-NCL-STN-NCL-SOU but that's horrific for any businessman wanting to go to SOU, and I think it's a frequency reduction as well?
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Surprised about the Monday rotation, I thought Exeter 2.0 was doing better than first time round, pax numbers were looking good.
Have to hope NCL gets some based frames again from Flybe, could help fix the schedules and make them more friendly.
Have to hope NCL gets some based frames again from Flybe, could help fix the schedules and make them more friendly.
Flybe seem to be short of one rotation per day at Exeter to make everything fit. The EXT-NCL is non-op on Mondays this summer, EXT-BHD on Tue&Fri, EXT-DUB on Wed&Thu. It's a bit random, but that's what they look to have done, so I would draw some comfort re EXT-NCL that it's only lost one weekly frequency instead of the two chopped from the longer-established BHD and DUB routes!!
Northolt being considered for Newcastle hub into Heathrow.
National Connectivity Task Force, led by Lord Shipley, says RAF Northolt could act as a regional satellite but favours expansion of Heathrow
An RAF base could connect Newcastle Airport to the long haul network if aviation chiefs choose to expand Gatwick Airport.
That was the key finding of the National Connectivity Task Force after its examination of plans by the Airports Commission to boost airport capacity at either London Heathrow or Gatwick.
The body, led by former Newcastle City Council leader Lord John Shipley, says RAF Northolt, a short taxi ride from Heathrow, could be become a regional satellite if the Gatwick plan was chosen.
The news will allay fears Newcastle Airport, which connects to the long haul network primarily via Heathrow, would miss out.
The commission has narrowed the choice down to expanding one of the two UK hub airports, having apparently ruled out an entirely new airport at the Thames Estuary - the plan dubbed ‘Boris Island’ because of the Mayor of London’s strong support of the proposal.
While either proposal may now cost between £2bn and £4bn, the RAF base could accommodate additional flights from Newcastle Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport and Carlisle Airport, the report said.
The Task Force found that just one extra runway was needed and that an expansion of Heathrow - which is favoured by Newcastle Airport - offers the most benefit to regional economies. But it will make its official recommendation on a proposal in the summer.
Lord Shipley said: “A policy of non-intervention has for twenty years led to the prioritisation of international air access over domestic services at Gatwick and Heathrow.
“This policy can no longer be defended when from the middle of the next decade there could be in excess of 250,000 additional take-off and landing slots to be released as a result of a new runway being opened.
“As we seek to rebalance the country’s economy and generate real and lasting growth, domestic air connectivity to and through London and the South East matters greatly.
“The rest of the UK should no longer be required to rely so heavily on overseas hubs for global connectivity. The UK needs to be able to meet its own strategic infrastructure needs if it is to be able to compete globally.
“We welcome the work of the Airports Commission and hope that it will grasp the transformational opportunity now available for our nations, regions and Crown Dependencies and ensure their needs are fully and equitably reflected in its final report to the Government.”
The Task Force stressed the Airports Commission must prioritise the impact on regional airports before making a decision on expanding either Gatwick or Heathrow.
The report also highlighted that if their recommendations were followed, it would mean:
* Newcastle will benefit from enhanced long haul services via a UK hub;
* Inbound long-haul tourism will be stimulated as would other sectors such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing (oil and gas, automotive, steel, low carbon), renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and the higher education sector;
RAF base near Heathrow could connect Newcastle Airport to long haul network - Chronicle Live
An RAF base could connect Newcastle Airport to the long haul network if aviation chiefs choose to expand Gatwick Airport.
That was the key finding of the National Connectivity Task Force after its examination of plans by the Airports Commission to boost airport capacity at either London Heathrow or Gatwick.
The body, led by former Newcastle City Council leader Lord John Shipley, says RAF Northolt, a short taxi ride from Heathrow, could be become a regional satellite if the Gatwick plan was chosen.
The news will allay fears Newcastle Airport, which connects to the long haul network primarily via Heathrow, would miss out.
The commission has narrowed the choice down to expanding one of the two UK hub airports, having apparently ruled out an entirely new airport at the Thames Estuary - the plan dubbed ‘Boris Island’ because of the Mayor of London’s strong support of the proposal.
While either proposal may now cost between £2bn and £4bn, the RAF base could accommodate additional flights from Newcastle Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport and Carlisle Airport, the report said.
The Task Force found that just one extra runway was needed and that an expansion of Heathrow - which is favoured by Newcastle Airport - offers the most benefit to regional economies. But it will make its official recommendation on a proposal in the summer.
Lord Shipley said: “A policy of non-intervention has for twenty years led to the prioritisation of international air access over domestic services at Gatwick and Heathrow.
“This policy can no longer be defended when from the middle of the next decade there could be in excess of 250,000 additional take-off and landing slots to be released as a result of a new runway being opened.
“As we seek to rebalance the country’s economy and generate real and lasting growth, domestic air connectivity to and through London and the South East matters greatly.
“The rest of the UK should no longer be required to rely so heavily on overseas hubs for global connectivity. The UK needs to be able to meet its own strategic infrastructure needs if it is to be able to compete globally.
“We welcome the work of the Airports Commission and hope that it will grasp the transformational opportunity now available for our nations, regions and Crown Dependencies and ensure their needs are fully and equitably reflected in its final report to the Government.”
The Task Force stressed the Airports Commission must prioritise the impact on regional airports before making a decision on expanding either Gatwick or Heathrow.
The report also highlighted that if their recommendations were followed, it would mean:
* Newcastle will benefit from enhanced long haul services via a UK hub;
* Inbound long-haul tourism will be stimulated as would other sectors such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing (oil and gas, automotive, steel, low carbon), renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and the higher education sector;
RAF base near Heathrow could connect Newcastle Airport to long haul network - Chronicle Live
So who exactly is the National Connectivity Task Force?
Couple of interesting quotes from their website...
Couple of interesting quotes from their website...
Who decided to set up the Task Force?
Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) included the idea in their May 2015 Stage 2 Submission to the Airport’s Commission; both DfT and the Airports Commission showed interest in the proposal and so HAL approached Lord Shipley to help them establish the Task Force as an independent entity and then subsequently to Chair it.
Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) included the idea in their May 2015 Stage 2 Submission to the Airport’s Commission; both DfT and the Airports Commission showed interest in the proposal and so HAL approached Lord Shipley to help them establish the Task Force as an independent entity and then subsequently to Chair it.
The Chair and members of the Task Force will not be paid for their participation, but Heathrow Airport Ltd will cover their reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses as part of its sponsorship of the Task Force’s Secretariat and the research programme it is leading. Heathrow Airport Ltd will have observer status at Task Force meetings, summary notes of which will be placed on the Task Force’s web site, but will not participate directly in the Task Force’s work or influence its conclusions.
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Northolt being considered for Newcastle hub into Heathrow
Utterly
stupid & totally impractical!
Another built up area surrounded by housing & A40.
Duuhhhh..... lets think now...., we're having a problem citing a new runway at the top of the M4 spur in Hillingdon..... so lets look for an existing runway 4 miles away & set up a transport link through some of the most highly populated areas of West London..................
They already have a link in place from North East that offers an effective solution at a fraction of the cost, it's called "Kings Cross !"
Utterly
stupid & totally impractical!Another built up area surrounded by housing & A40.
Duuhhhh..... lets think now...., we're having a problem citing a new runway at the top of the M4 spur in Hillingdon..... so lets look for an existing runway 4 miles away & set up a transport link through some of the most highly populated areas of West London..................
They already have a link in place from North East that offers an effective solution at a fraction of the cost, it's called "Kings Cross !"
Provisional stats:
ALICANTE 9,954 11,027 -9.73
AMSTERDAM 26,657 25,344 5.18
ARRECIFE 5,581 6,144 -9.16
BARCELONA 4,450 4,225 5.33
COPENHAGEN 1,349 1,655 -18.49
CORK 1,065 1,512 -29.56
DUBAI 18,595 16,980 9.51
DUBLIN 15,141 14,025 7.96
DUSSELDORF 2,404 2,491 -3.49
FARO 2,511 3,111 -19.29
FUERTEVENTURA 1,732 1,828 -5.25
GENEVA 7,816 8,130 -3.86
INNSBRUCK 1,370 1,394 -1.72
KRAKOW 1,334 1,274 4.71
LAS PALMAS 2,017 2,959 -31.84
MALAGA 7,604 8,410 -9.58
MALTA 1,991 2,263 -12.02
PARIS (CHARLES DE GAULLE) 10,564 9,008 17.27
PRAGUE 1,330 1,366 -2.64
SALZBURG 1,447 1,466 -1.30
SHARM EL SHEIKH (OPHIRA) 4,629 4,680 -1.09
SOFIA 825 696 18.53
STAVANGER 850 1,446 -41.22
TENERIFE (SURREINA SOFIA) 14,918 16,752 -10.95
TURIN 1,400 1,439 -2.71
ALICANTE 9,954 11,027 -9.73
AMSTERDAM 26,657 25,344 5.18
ARRECIFE 5,581 6,144 -9.16
BARCELONA 4,450 4,225 5.33
COPENHAGEN 1,349 1,655 -18.49
CORK 1,065 1,512 -29.56
DUBAI 18,595 16,980 9.51
DUBLIN 15,141 14,025 7.96
DUSSELDORF 2,404 2,491 -3.49
FARO 2,511 3,111 -19.29
FUERTEVENTURA 1,732 1,828 -5.25
GENEVA 7,816 8,130 -3.86
INNSBRUCK 1,370 1,394 -1.72
KRAKOW 1,334 1,274 4.71
LAS PALMAS 2,017 2,959 -31.84
MALAGA 7,604 8,410 -9.58
MALTA 1,991 2,263 -12.02
PARIS (CHARLES DE GAULLE) 10,564 9,008 17.27
PRAGUE 1,330 1,366 -2.64
SALZBURG 1,447 1,466 -1.30
SHARM EL SHEIKH (OPHIRA) 4,629 4,680 -1.09
SOFIA 825 696 18.53
STAVANGER 850 1,446 -41.22
TENERIFE (SURREINA SOFIA) 14,918 16,752 -10.95
TURIN 1,400 1,439 -2.71
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EK at NCL grew 10%, at GLA just 1% - perhaps growth slowing at GLA as a result of QR? Who knows. I wouldn't say QR remains flat though - its not even been operating a year yet so we have nothing to compare it against.
EK at NCL grew 10%, at GLA just 1% - perhaps growth slowing at GLA as a result of QR? Who knows. I wouldn't say QR remains flat though - its not even been operating a year yet so we have nothing to compare it against.
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Good set of figures there
Just been looking at the first couple of weeks for our United service.
Seats are starting to fill up with the first 2 weeks now around 40% full which at the start of feb they were around 15-20%
Still have another 8 weeks or so and I'm guessing people who are travelling for business will now be looking to book there flights and hopeful seats at the front end of aircraft!!
Just been looking at the first couple of weeks for our United service.
Seats are starting to fill up with the first 2 weeks now around 40% full which at the start of feb they were around 15-20%
Still have another 8 weeks or so and I'm guessing people who are travelling for business will now be looking to book there flights and hopeful seats at the front end of aircraft!!
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Good set of figures there
Just been looking at the first couple of weeks for our United service.
Seats are starting to fill up with the first 2 weeks now around 40% full which at the start of feb they were around 15-20%
Still have another 8 weeks or so and I'm guessing people who are travelling for business will now be looking to book there flights and hopeful seats at the front end of aircraft!!
Just been looking at the first couple of weeks for our United service.
Seats are starting to fill up with the first 2 weeks now around 40% full which at the start of feb they were around 15-20%
Still have another 8 weeks or so and I'm guessing people who are travelling for business will now be looking to book there flights and hopeful seats at the front end of aircraft!!
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