BELFAST AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: USA
Age: 66
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Canada back on the radar, as per the airport website.
The spanish owners have wallets which are notoriously difficult to open at the moment.(Allegedly) again....
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Coventry
Age: 48
Posts: 1,946
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Could someone knowledgable in these matters please confirm the tax situation:
BFS-EWR - taxed like anywhere in Europe
BHD-LHR-IAD - £60APD, taxed like anywhere else from UK to longhaul.
What about BFS-EWR-DCA?
As far as I understand, that would be taxed as a long haul flights.
Didn't see any reference to flight connections when the announcement was made, surprised it didn't come up. Afaik, most UA UK-EWR routes are around 70% transfer, so if that's the case, how could the tax change have 'saved' the route?
Also, I would have expected BA, VS to have complained that they are at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to feeding their services from BHD or BFS.
Any one care to comment?
Thanks
BFS-EWR - taxed like anywhere in Europe
BHD-LHR-IAD - £60APD, taxed like anywhere else from UK to longhaul.
What about BFS-EWR-DCA?
As far as I understand, that would be taxed as a long haul flights.
Didn't see any reference to flight connections when the announcement was made, surprised it didn't come up. Afaik, most UA UK-EWR routes are around 70% transfer, so if that's the case, how could the tax change have 'saved' the route?
Also, I would have expected BA, VS to have complained that they are at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to feeding their services from BHD or BFS.
Any one care to comment?
Thanks
Join Date: May 2011
Location: IOM
Posts: 967
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
TCX was climbing out of BFS, turned around, dumped fuel over a certain nearby 'lake' for about 20 minutes. Then went to land at BFS.
Not sure why. This is just what I happened to catch a glimpse of while watching sky news.
Not sure why. This is just what I happened to catch a glimpse of while watching sky news.
Last edited by JSCL; 7th Feb 2012 at 11:38.
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: dodging CB clouds
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'dumped fuel over a certain nearby lake'.. so the aircraft was either a widebody, or the media are on the ball as usual.. hmm :/ Or did someone forget to put the filler cap in again :P
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Belfast, UK
Age: 43
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BFS to get A320 over the peak summer months.
EasyJet upgrades local passenger capacity - Business News, Business - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Easyjet said it will increase the number of passengers it takes from Belfast to sun spots during the summer period. Flights are now on sale and it is expected that around 2,000 extra passengers will when the larger A320 joins the fleet.
The craft will be used to destinations such as Alicante, Faro, Malaga and Palma, as well as to Amsterdam and several domestic destinations.
The craft will be used to destinations such as Alicante, Faro, Malaga and Palma, as well as to Amsterdam and several domestic destinations.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Larne, UK
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
320 arrives, I believe 22 June for approx one month
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BBC News - Belfast plane makes emergency landing
going by the photo as the fact a helicopter was sent up to inspect the aircraft (supposidly - passenger account) it seems to have been a pretty serious incident.
going by the photo as the fact a helicopter was sent up to inspect the aircraft (supposidly - passenger account) it seems to have been a pretty serious incident.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: He was here a moment ago
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What's the winter season utilisation of TCX's A320 at BFS? I only ask because whenever I'm there (usually commuting early mornings and late evenings in/out) it's normally parked on stand with no signs of movement.
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: N.Ireland
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The incident was just that, a failure of a microswitch would not allow the gear to retract so the sensible thing to do was to remain at relatively low level to burn off fuel more quickly and land at a sensible weight. No other crash and burn drama.
The utilization is 1 flight per day to the Canaries except wednesday and a ski flight on Sunday.
The utilization is 1 flight per day to the Canaries except wednesday and a ski flight on Sunday.
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sunny spain
Posts: 792
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10 flights all arriving in 1 hour tonyt, don't think I've seen it so busy this time of year, 9 of which are domestic, how will the crappy domestic arrivals hall cope also seen there is a flight in from Bridgetown tomorrow, is this only a one off
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Belfast
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
airport66
I travelled on Flybe recently into BHD there was the aircraft i travelled in on and a WW aircraft we waited 45 minutes or more on are baggage when i complained to the servisair agent see replied there was ramp congestion 2 aircraft on the apron is ramp congestion god help us so i think there crappy arrivals needs to sort itself out as well.
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
PSNI Islander Incident Report at Belfast international airport
Date of occurrence:
13 July 2011
The aircraft made a visual approach, at night, to Runway 07 at Belfast International Airport. The aircraft touched down short of the runway, making contact with the runway approach lighting system. Damage to the aircraft was discovered by the pilot when he inspected the aircraft after landing.
More info: Air Accidents Investigation: BN2T Islander, G-BSWR
13 July 2011
The aircraft made a visual approach, at night, to Runway 07 at Belfast International Airport. The aircraft touched down short of the runway, making contact with the runway approach lighting system. Damage to the aircraft was discovered by the pilot when he inspected the aircraft after landing.
More info: Air Accidents Investigation: BN2T Islander, G-BSWR
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Belfast, UK
Age: 43
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When did LS reduce LBA to once daily?? Would explain the 32% drop in passengers Jan 12 to Jan 11. This doesn't lend itself to a business day return as the previous schedule allowed. Could we see the end of this route soon?? Hope not.
I note that BE to LBA was up 23% comparing the same months.
I note that BE to LBA was up 23% comparing the same months.