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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2020, 07:51
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Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Where do you think the money came from to pay for...

Where do you think the money came from to pay for it? And why do you think the routes created were to specific city routes that were marginal or pretty much loss making?
Regardless of who's name was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2020, 23:03
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Didn't the WG effectively charter Flybe under the...

Didn't the WG effectively charter Flybe under the Blackbird agreement?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Nov 2020, 16:33
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Agreed. I have a feeling that money isn't being...

Agreed. I have a feeling that money isn't being thrown at Airlines like at other Airports for that exact reason.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2020, 11:00
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I'm not sure if the pricing model is the same as...

I'm not sure if the pricing model is the same as it used to be but when T3 were operating NCL it was said that the breakeven load factor wasn't that high, even with only 29 seats. The starting prices...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2020, 16:56
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

You can travel through the lockdown areas to get...

You can travel through the lockdown areas to get to/from CWL, but I imagine a lot of people with flights booked from CWL would be from the areas in lockdown.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2020, 16:45
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

The SLA for most charter operators is maximum 40...

The SLA for most charter operators is maximum 40 mins for the last bag to be delivered.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2020, 12:31
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Your post at 0231am on 15th Sep and the majority...

Your post at 0231am on 15th Sep and the majority of posts that followed it. Forgive me for misinterpreting that post, but it eludes to Hub Airports vs direct routes and lists several European cities....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2020, 11:05
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

The topic was European City routes and Hub...

The topic was European City routes and Hub Airports. Not UK & I domestic. Two completely different markets which PDXCWL has covered.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2020, 07:43
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Provided its booked as a through ticket then it...

Provided its booked as a through ticket then it would check you in all the way through. Its likely your bags would be tagged through but would still need to be collected and rechecked in though, I'm...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2020, 07:39
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I'm not denying that sometimes hub flying can be...

I'm not denying that sometimes hub flying can be cheaper or more convenient. The point im trying to make is there is only limited business travel demand from CWL, most of which probably already uses...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2020, 17:05
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Changing mindsets of people in the UK to use...

Changing mindsets of people in the UK to use connecting flights through Hub Airports is a mammoth and unfamiliar task to approach the standard leisure traveller with. Thats a nationwide task, not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2020, 07:54
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Whilst I agree with your points to a degree, its...

Whilst I agree with your points to a degree, its not really that simple. Your average Mr or Mrs Jones would not want the hassle of transferring through a hub and taking 2 flights. They would rather...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2020, 18:38
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Here we go again. Did you apply for the ceo...

Here we go again. Did you apply for the ceo position? Sounds like you can run it better.

With regards to the baggage, have you considered social distancing may be a factor to longer offload times?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2020, 11:53
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Depends if EI/BA want to create whichever Airport...

Depends if EI/BA want to create whichever Airport as a mini long haul hub. CWL-New York might work, but that's about it, which is only 1 aircraft.

Is there enough demand in the region? I doubt it....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2020, 08:19
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I can imagine that they would also want...

I can imagine that they would also want connections to be able to feed into these flights from other Airports such as SNN and ORK, even DUB and some BA connections. Something CWL doesn't have at the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2020, 17:00
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

So are you digging up historic figures, 10, 20...

So are you digging up historic figures, 10, 20 years+ ago? Things are very different now. I cant imagine for one minute that Vueling or Ryanair are paying anything above the odds, if anything I can...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2020, 05:27
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

What is this based upon? The age old tale of...

What is this based upon? The age old tale of CWL's landing fees?
Given that some holidays can be at least £50 per passenger more expensive at CWL, but at the same time you can often find deals...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2020, 09:43
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

The WG shouldn't be funding Tour Operators as it...

The WG shouldn't be funding Tour Operators as it does nothing for the Welsh economy. However the suggestion of independent tour operators utilising a carrier should work. I posted an example of this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2020, 00:56
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I imagine for the likes of TUI that CWL is pretty...

I imagine for the likes of TUI that CWL is pretty profitable for them. The amount of times you'll hear that CWL is more expensive than BRS, not just with low cost flights but with tour operator...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Aug 2020, 06:44
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

It would certainly make sense to consolidate the...

It would certainly make sense to consolidate the 2 airfields and there is space on the South side for a BAMC sized shared hangar or 2 smaller hangars. Comparison of both airfields attached. Blue is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2020, 15:34
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

The same people that were near to bring the...

The same people that were near to bring the Airport back to profitability. CWL was part of the deal that brought Luton and Belfast to the group. They didn't really want it and that was evident in the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2020, 22:03
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

CWL was heading in the right direction, pre-flybe...

CWL was heading in the right direction, pre-flybe & Covid. TCX could've been recovered from, Flybe will be a lot harder.

If you look at their Management structure, it's very similar to CWL.
Each...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2020, 20:11
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Now would not be the time to take ground handling...

Now would not be the time to take ground handling in house. It would mean a loss of revenue from office space, handling licences and various other things a handler would pay for to be able to operate...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2020, 10:43
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Agreed, however a CEO is only as good as their...

Agreed, however a CEO is only as good as their Management team. If there's a well placed, experienced Management team covering the necessary fields to run well and a CEO that can hold all of that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2020, 14:52
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

My point being, even without passenger...

My point being, even without passenger operations, things still need to be done, especially at CWL and St Athan. So the senior team you seem adamant are useless and inefficient are effectively...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2020, 10:12
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Is the senior Management team also running St...

Is the senior Management team also running St Athan and the passenger services at Valley?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2020, 20:27
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I would say that the majority of the roles are...

I would say that the majority of the roles are key roles that are required in any business. If the Airport can be run with a senior management team like this, but doesn't have the tier of middle...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jul 2020, 20:00
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I think its the Eastern thread on this site...

I think its the Eastern thread on this site that's being referred to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2020, 11:58
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I couldn't agree more. With CV lots of Airlines...

I couldn't agree more. With CV lots of Airlines are going to suffer. Some might not survive. Disneyland has shut its doors which will effect CDG bookings. Travel in general is down and is likely to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2020, 23:56
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Could it just simply be that more money can be...

Could it just simply be that more money can be made from other Airports, because theres plenty of alternatives from BRS for people from South Wales?
If I was running an Airline I'd be looking at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2020, 11:18
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

But Flybe, quite successfully, did FAO. As much...

But Flybe, quite successfully, did FAO. As much as it would be great to have city break destinations, it's the holiday routes that make money. Italy may do well supported by tour operators, but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2020, 08:19
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I'm pretty sure a house in Rhoose or Barry comes...

I'm pretty sure a house in Rhoose or Barry comes as part of the deal. It always used to when previous Airlines had the contract.
If it's currently crewed by NCL crew theres the additional cost of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2020, 22:11
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Interesting! Could well be to crew the VLY...

Interesting! Could well be to crew the VLY flights as I'm guessing they were crewed by NCL crew overnighting. New Teeside crew may not be being utilised at CWL. Hopefully there's more to it though!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2020, 21:15
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

I can imagine FR will soon move in on ALC like...

I can imagine FR will soon move in on ALC like they have with AGP.
IF Eastern were ever to come in with the 195's, then I can see FAO, IBZ, MAH, FCO and MXP being possibilities to utilise one...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jan 2020, 17:19
Replies: 1,904
Views: 786,520
Posted By caaardiff

Unless they throw away seats at cheap fares for...

Unless they throw away seats at cheap fares for the CWL-MME portion then i really cant see much demand for the route. It's more a schedule filler to boost CWL-ABZ by combining it with MME-ABZ because...
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