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Old 16th Jun 2017, 05:09
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RR is right, two sides to every story and he makes many good points, I'll just pick up on a couple.

but I suppose an iron clad section 106 legal agreement isn’t good enough for you?
No it isn't - one of the funniest things written on Prrune for many a year. Suggest you do a bit of research on how developers use S106.

Given that 24H DOs, increased fire category and terminal refurbishments are things that have happened or are happening and can be seen with your own eyes, I don’t know what better qualifies as backing up my argument [on this occasion]!!
You mention these repeatedly as evidence that Peel are moving forward - just as valid an interpretation is that these are steps to retain existing operators - lets face it, losing KLM would be hugely damaging (and no, I've no evidence for this but...)
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Old 16th Jun 2017, 13:36
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I think of the three only the terminal refurbishment could be an effort to retain existing operators
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Old 16th Jun 2017, 21:27
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Robert Ryan. I dont fit either of your categories.

I have an open mind but the experience at the airport is horrible. I would dearly like to be of the positive but frankly I cannot.

I use the airport often because I have limited choices. I endure MME because it is the easiest way to get to an airport which is organised, ie AMS.

I have no political agenda, but as a frequent user of MME, my views are not complimentary at all.
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Old 16th Jun 2017, 21:40
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Did you make a formal complaint?
No because there is little point. its not going to make my next flight out of DTV any easier and I will get sent from pillar to post as to who I should actually complain to. I know because I have complained before.
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Old 17th Jun 2017, 11:56
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Whilst I am sure the poor experiences may well outnumber the positive ones, there will still be plenty of satisfied customers
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Old 17th Jun 2017, 12:53
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Surely we want more positive experiences and for those to outweigh the poor experiences,or am I missing something in modern customer relations?
Last time I flew from DTV. Security was excellent,check in excellent, poor in that we had to que outside( not raining) for immigration.Airport general appearance poor but apart from paying £12 to fly. No other real issues.
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Old 17th Jun 2017, 16:20
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No because there is little point. its not going to make my next flight out of DTV any easier and I will get sent from pillar to post as to who I should actually complain to. I know because I have complained before.
So what's the point of whingeing on here then.!!
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Old 17th Jun 2017, 20:12
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DTV has the opportunity to make itself the easiest to use airport in the region. You can park outside the front door, walk a few feet more and you are past the goons at security and in the waiting area. How simple. With such a small airport, what could possibly go wrong?

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Old 17th Jun 2017, 21:34
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Surely we want more positive experiences and for those to outweigh the poor experiences
Goes without saying
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Old 18th Jun 2017, 08:49
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Originally Posted by Piltdown Man
DTV has the opportunity to make itself the easiest to use airport in the region. You can park outside the front door, walk a few feet more and you are past the goons at security and in the waiting area. How simple. With such a small airport, what could possibly go wrong?

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Maybe passengers like walking round larger airports so they can try and keep fit. As far as I am concerned, I want to check in and get on the flight as quickly as possible.
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Old 18th Jun 2017, 09:07
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The problem is small airports are small for a reason - few flights. If one of those flights is going were you want, that's great - if not...
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Old 19th Jun 2017, 07:23
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Rotterdam is a good example - God knows Schipol is as good an airport as you could dream of but IF you are going to/from Rotterdam its a breeze - effectively turn up and go

But it is a limited range of options
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Old 19th Jun 2017, 17:48
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Just looking at the great DTV Movement site over the last month..is it me..or are things picking up movement wise?? Know the weather has been good,but seems much busier..more revenue in the coffers?
Not sure about Monarch as I'm sure they have come up with a deal..but promising?
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Old 19th Jun 2017, 18:59
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At least Monarch will be paying to land instead of being paid to land at other local airfields
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Old 22nd Jun 2017, 19:26
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Anyone one know how many Falcons stopping over tonight? Unusual movements today ex.MME?
How much longer will these aircraft keep going for..must be time for an upgrade!!?? Lear Jets,gulfstreams or Citations anyone!!
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Old 22nd Jun 2017, 21:56
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Multiple sources continuously suggest they won't be upgraded for the duration of the current contract, not sure when that is exactly
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Old 27th Jun 2017, 21:09
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Diversions anyone?? Interesting notam from Newcastle tonight..runway next?
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Old 30th Jun 2017, 05:00
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Mayor holds talks with Government minister over plan to buy back Teesside airport - Gazette Live

Positive development or an unnecessary distraction?
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Old 30th Jun 2017, 07:55
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Worst scenario Peel sell terminal and runway back to major idiot and keep all of the development land. Just hope that doesn't happen! The fence is already up.
It would be a quick way for Peel's cut losses and make a few quid more.

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Old 30th Jun 2017, 20:37
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Worst scenario Peel sell terminal and runway back to major idiot and keep all of the development land. Just hope that doesn't happen! The fence is already up.
It would be a quick way for Peel's cut losses and make a few quid more.
Hmmm - hadn't have thought of that one, could well be a marriage of convenience for both sides, but I agree that it's not an approach for long term success
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