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I think SEN will be disappointed to see Wizz opening up at LGW as I believe they had hopes in that direction. Whether such hopes were based on anything more than wishful thinking I don't know.
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I think SEN will be disappointed to see Wizz opening up at LGW as I believe they had hopes in that direction.
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Luton Airport Mass Passenger Transit Scheme Contract
http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOT...:EN:HTML&src=0
Design and build of a mass passenger transit system to run on central guided rail between Luton Airport Parkway Station and London Luton Airport. To include design and supply of driver-less rolling stock and all associated systems.
An Open Day will be held to provide further details.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 100 000 000 and 200 000 000 GBP
Proposed start date 10/7/17 completion date 28/7/20
£100m contracts to build Luton airport link advertised
Design and build of a mass passenger transit system to run on central guided rail between Luton Airport Parkway Station and London Luton Airport. To include design and supply of driver-less rolling stock and all associated systems.
An Open Day will be held to provide further details.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 100 000 000 and 200 000 000 GBP
Proposed start date 10/7/17 completion date 28/7/20
£100m contracts to build Luton airport link advertised
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Another contract out to tender but no start date given http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOT...6:TEXT:EN:HTML
London Luton Airport Taxiway and Apron Upgrade.
Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
Extension of Taxiway 08 toward the south-west; extension of the Airport's southern apron and reconfiguration of Stand 16.
Construction elements to include, excavation, drainage, concrete work, surfacing base and wearing courses, paving, markings and airfield ground lighting (AGL).
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Extension of Taxiway 08
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works to extend runway 08 toward the south-west.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Southern Apron Extension
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works in connection with improvements to aircraft parking capacity and related facilities.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Stand 16 Reconfiguration
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works in connection with improvements to aircraft parking and related facilities.
Lot No: 4 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Taxiway 08, Southern Apron and Stand 16 works awarded aa a single Package
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works to all airside improvements.
Candidates may apply and tenders may, subject to the outcome of selection stage, be submitted in respect of any individual lot or any of the following combination of Lots (refer also to Appendix B):
Lots 1 & 2, Lots 2 & 3, Lots 1 & 3. It should be noted that a combination of all 3 lots is termed and established as ‘Lot 4’ in this procurement.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
14.4.2016
Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
Extension of Taxiway 08 toward the south-west; extension of the Airport's southern apron and reconfiguration of Stand 16.
Construction elements to include, excavation, drainage, concrete work, surfacing base and wearing courses, paving, markings and airfield ground lighting (AGL).
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Extension of Taxiway 08
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works to extend runway 08 toward the south-west.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Southern Apron Extension
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works in connection with improvements to aircraft parking capacity and related facilities.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Stand 16 Reconfiguration
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works in connection with improvements to aircraft parking and related facilities.
Lot No: 4 Lot title: Airside Improvements — Taxiway 08, Southern Apron and Stand 16 works awarded aa a single Package
1)Short description:
Paving and associated works to all airside improvements.
Candidates may apply and tenders may, subject to the outcome of selection stage, be submitted in respect of any individual lot or any of the following combination of Lots (refer also to Appendix B):
Lots 1 & 2, Lots 2 & 3, Lots 1 & 3. It should be noted that a combination of all 3 lots is termed and established as ‘Lot 4’ in this procurement.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
14.4.2016
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Wikipedia shows Air Nostrum starting a new route this summer to San Sebastian and quotes this article Nuevos vuelos a Londres y Mallorca desde el aeropuerto de Hondarribia . diariovasco.com
Good news that Air Nostrum (Iberia Express) are looking at ways to expand into new routes at Luton
Good news that Air Nostrum (Iberia Express) are looking at ways to expand into new routes at Luton
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Happening at least Every Tuesday in August.
09:25 10:15 Air Nostrum
Duration: 1h 50m
Direct EAS, LTN
From: San Sebastian Airport:
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Duration: 1h 50m Arrival time:10:15h
Arrival at:
London
Airport:
Luton (LTN)
Flight code:IB8230
Company: Air Nostrum
Aircraft type:
Canadair Regional Jet 200
09:25 10:15 Air Nostrum
Duration: 1h 50m
Direct EAS, LTN
From: San Sebastian Airport:
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Duration: 1h 50m Arrival time:10:15h
Arrival at:
London
Airport:
Luton (LTN)
Flight code:IB8230
Company: Air Nostrum
Aircraft type:
Canadair Regional Jet 200
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For those not familiar with the re-generation plans for the town of Luton, you can find more info here including the Airport Enterprise Zone.
https://www.thinkluton.co.uk/key-developments
https://www.thinkluton.co.uk/key-developments
I think the San Sebastian route is possibly a case of Air Nostrum trying to be a bit inventive on the use of an aircraft. It seems to fly Palma Mallorca -> San Sebastian -> Luton -> San Sebastian -> Palma Mallorca on Tuesday and Thursday
San Sebastian would normally see 6 round trips per day to/from Madrid on a Tuesday or Thursday. In peak summer this drops to just 3 round trips per day - I imagine this is due to reduced business demand.
Assuming Air Nostrum have not left it too late to sell what would be a pair of very leisure-focussed routes, this might do ok, particularly given the experience of Luton-Vigo last year and San Sebastian's large beach and other tourist-focussed amenities. Be interesting to see whether it can capture some of the people who would otherwise fly to Biarritz or Bilbao
San Sebastian would normally see 6 round trips per day to/from Madrid on a Tuesday or Thursday. In peak summer this drops to just 3 round trips per day - I imagine this is due to reduced business demand.
Assuming Air Nostrum have not left it too late to sell what would be a pair of very leisure-focussed routes, this might do ok, particularly given the experience of Luton-Vigo last year and San Sebastian's large beach and other tourist-focussed amenities. Be interesting to see whether it can capture some of the people who would otherwise fly to Biarritz or Bilbao
A new area has been fenced off visible from Wigmore Park within the existing airport boundary to the East of the ever growing earth mountain!
Possibly to accommodate even more earth or to allow the existing pile to be moved!
Possibly to accommodate even more earth or to allow the existing pile to be moved!
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I will have to investigate that latest area. In the last couple of months what looks like a temporary car park has been built airside on part of the existing mud pile and is surrounded by a low wooden fence. Apart from a camper van that has parked there a few times it hasn't been used.
Possible uses include another contractors compound, contractors parking or a temporary area where priority parking cars will be taken to for storage for the summer peak season.
Possible uses include another contractors compound, contractors parking or a temporary area where priority parking cars will be taken to for storage for the summer peak season.