BELFAST AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL
You fellas sleeping? From Julian O'Neil on twitter:
.@SimonHamilton tells MLAs he's approved funding to help direct flights to 2 US cities from @BelfastAirport. Believe this is Norwegian Air
@SimonHamilton @BelfastAirport Believe this maybe NY and Boston. But Norwegian Air still considering the proposition
.@SimonHamilton tells MLAs he's approved funding to help direct flights to 2 US cities from @BelfastAirport. Believe this is Norwegian Air
@SimonHamilton @BelfastAirport Believe this maybe NY and Boston. But Norwegian Air still considering the proposition
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Sure Trump might still scupper the whole thing, the US carriers will not be very happy I'm sure.
As for all the discussions about the limitations of Stewart above in terms of time constraints travelling in to the city. Wouldn't the quicker processing through immigration at a small airport like Stewart compared to EWR (which can be a couple of hours on a good day) offset the extra time to transit into NYC? All a bit swings and roundabouts to me. I think if the services do come about they will be well used.
As for all the discussions about the limitations of Stewart above in terms of time constraints travelling in to the city. Wouldn't the quicker processing through immigration at a small airport like Stewart compared to EWR (which can be a couple of hours on a good day) offset the extra time to transit into NYC? All a bit swings and roundabouts to me. I think if the services do come about they will be well used.
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Do not underestimate the power of US ALPA. They have more lobbying influence than Boeing in congress and want Norwegian off their patch. Trump should have some sympathy for this.
If Norwegian is to be the new BFS incumbent then fair enough but it's lack of interline connectivity will restrict its use. Certainly no good to me so it's coaches to Dublin for the foreseeable future.
If Norwegian is to be the new BFS incumbent then fair enough but it's lack of interline connectivity will restrict its use. Certainly no good to me so it's coaches to Dublin for the foreseeable future.
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Having read the hansard from yesterday's Stormont it seems it's a support package related to the route development fund, the airline in question has proposed two routes and is considering the package on offer. It does sound awfully like Norwegian, also reference was made to the fact several airlines have expressed interest, more than the three mentioned.
Also a random point, which I know will upset a hornets nest on here is the state funded 2nd runway at DUB which was half jokingly suggested as a possible cause for complaint to the EU over state aid......
Also a random point, which I know will upset a hornets nest on here is the state funded 2nd runway at DUB which was half jokingly suggested as a possible cause for complaint to the EU over state aid......
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The state funded runway thats costing passengers 0.60, rather shows incompetence in NI....
I hope that they comply with state rules for this round of financial aid, wouldn't want to be caught a second time!
I hope that they comply with state rules for this round of financial aid, wouldn't want to be caught a second time!
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Must be a subsidy somewhere.....€0.60 extra per pax will take an awful long time to get be money together the €300M ( okay €600m) to pay The contractors or will DAA be using the Donegal white van brigade to keep costs down!
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Its an asset which doesn't have to pay for its self in one go, based on current numbers staying static it will pay its self in 20 years and the 0.60 is levied. For an asset with a life longer than that 20 years is nothing.
Just like the 1.2 billion development was sourced via bonds on the markets. It wont exceed 320 million as passenger charges wont be allowed to cover it.
You should launch a complaint......I could make my first ever notification to an EU body if new T/A routes are announced to ensure NI are playing by the rules but saying that I have better things to do with my time than running to Brussels dictators.
Its an asset which doesn't have to pay for its self in one go, based on current numbers staying static it will pay its self in 20 years and the 0.60 is levied. For an asset with a life longer than that 20 years is nothing.
Just like the 1.2 billion development was sourced via bonds on the markets. It wont exceed 320 million as passenger charges wont be allowed to cover it.
You should launch a complaint......I could make my first ever notification to an EU body if new T/A routes are announced to ensure NI are playing by the rules but saying that I have better things to do with my time than running to Brussels dictators.
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back to speculation..... With a short time until end of March and the start of the summer season schedule, has anyone any knowledge of what Ryanair are going to do with the timetable of the current lunchtime flight to LGW.
FR dropping from 5 to 4 daily. Can't see FR leaving the aircraft sitting on the Tarmac from noon to 4.30pm
Any ideas guys?
FR dropping from 5 to 4 daily. Can't see FR leaving the aircraft sitting on the Tarmac from noon to 4.30pm
Any ideas guys?