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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2017, 13:15
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Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I don't think the point being made was...

I don't think the point being made was competition on Manchester, more so if the domestic services work, it demonstrates that the market demographics that will use SEN are beyond the traditional...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2017, 11:50
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Whilst this whole debate about one person not...

Whilst this whole debate about one person not seeing an advert at Liverpool Street station is fascinating, surely the facts should speak for themselves, if they've achieved a 75%+ load factor on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Aug 2017, 13:39
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I think the article is poor journalism tbh. ...

I think the article is poor journalism tbh.

It states Southend as being an expensive fare to london, but it's the cheapest mainline rail link

It only takes 5 mins longer than the stansted...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2017, 15:28
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

the value of the company is not really in the...

the value of the company is not really in the ownership of the aircraft I would say, it is more about the ability of the brand to make money ... most airlines lease aircraft as it makes sense, they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2017, 13:38
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

According to press reports the current share...

According to press reports the current share price means you could buy them for about £70m

Which is interesting given Stobart air was valued at €80m last year ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2017, 20:28
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I shall clarify, only the spotting community...

I shall clarify, only the spotting community think that a few delays will lead to disaster. FlyBe have plenty of their own tech delays as do every other airline. There isn't an operation out there...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2017, 16:30
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

As the 195 is flybe and being operated by flybe I...

As the 195 is flybe and being operated by flybe I think the negativity towards Stobart is a little premature. Until Stobart take the aircraft over its flybe that need to sort themselves out.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jul 2017, 11:05
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I think it's a fair assumption under the terms of...

I think it's a fair assumption under the terms of a franchise you have to seek permission from the franchiser ...

I mean look at it this way, if you are a McDonalds franchisee and you want to open...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jun 2017, 09:09
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Most are doing OK, there is variations throughout...

Most are doing OK, there is variations throughout the week, but in general they are OK. Some very good. REU is probably the weakest.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2017, 16:43
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Afraid I've not heard anything, will see what I...

Afraid I've not heard anything, will see what I can find out ...

There is usually spare capacity in the winter but this is often needed to cover maintenance programmes which run over the winter...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2017, 14:27
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

The IOM contract is 18 months into a 5 year deal,...

The IOM contract is 18 months into a 5 year deal, so 3 and half years left. The 500s won't be back at SEN anytime soon (unless the IOM changes to a 600 base)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2017, 11:05
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I see the daily figures for the routes and I'm...

I see the daily figures for the routes and I'm fairly confident that RNS Propps the load factor up.

I know CFR showed good growth but good% growth on a low basic load factor still leds to a low...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2017, 11:26
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

the problem is it has been operating since 2014...

the problem is it has been operating since 2014 (?)

And the average load is still less than 50%, it may have shown a high growth figure but on low numbers high growth is easy to achieve, the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2017, 10:44
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Why is dropping season summer routes for the...

Why is dropping season summer routes for the summer a sign of flailing around?

Why is dropping routes that you have tried for many years and they don't work a sign of flailing around or bad...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2017, 09:46
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I have to say the numbers on CFR where always...

I have to say the numbers on CFR where always very low and so I am not surprised it has gone.

I do think there is potential for MAN, I know a lot of drivers of demand in the North West for travel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2017, 21:01
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Have you tried travelling from the North West to...

Have you tried travelling from the North West to essex?

Train is 2 hours (quickest service) to London, plus a 45 min transfer across London (realistic for people unfamiliar with the city) and then...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2017, 13:13
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Is it just me that has no idea what's been talked...

Is it just me that has no idea what's been talked about? What 'local airline' at SEN operates A320/A330s, has an order in for ATRs and ...

Losing the plot ... I'll come back next week
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2017, 16:09
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

I wouldn't worry about yield at this stage, it...

I wouldn't worry about yield at this stage, it will be carefully managed, but what is important in the early days is numbers as word of mouth is the best marketing ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th May 2017, 19:32
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Have I missed something or is Stobart Aviation...

Have I missed something or is Stobart Aviation not more than just Southend Airport, I don't think they publish individual results for the various components of the Aviation business?

Anyway, that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 19:48
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

The ad for E195 captains has been out for a...

The ad for E195 captains has been out for a while.

It's for when the aircraft come onto the Stobart AOC later this year.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 19:47
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Hi Yeah I checked the AIP and was surprised...

Hi
Yeah I checked the AIP and was surprised there's no temporary plates.

Time will tell I guess!

Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 11:36
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

No worries, thanks for the reply

No worries, thanks for the reply
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 10:38
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

apologies if this is posted further back the...

apologies if this is posted further back the thread, but does anyone have a link to show the plans of the works that are being carried out at the airport?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2017, 21:50
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

well I think a week to fill a plane is a little...

well I think a week to fill a plane is a little ambitious - i'd give it 3-6 months and hope to see a positive trend over that time frame ... but i think the numbers are OK. the Milan numbers have got...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2017, 05:33
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

UP TO 84% on some flights .... not achieving 84%...

UP TO 84% on some flights .... not achieving 84% load factor
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2017, 08:16
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Sorry Harry I have to disagree. I wasn't...

Sorry Harry I have to disagree.

I wasn't thinking of Ryanair when I said that, I was being realistic in what SENs role is in the South East.

Mentioned wide bodies is laughable, SEN will never...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2017, 07:47
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

In my view the runway width isn't an issue. It...

In my view the runway width isn't an issue. It does slightly restrict the ILS to a worse that CAT I capability but with SEN's weather record it doesn't have such a big impact. Yes they have the odd...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th May 2017, 18:55
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

From a performance point of view the runway width...

From a performance point of view the runway width makes no difference. it effects things like ILS Category and ability to auto land etc, but doesn't impact performance
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th May 2017, 16:38
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Hi LTNman The TODA figure is important but...

Hi LTNman

The TODA figure is important but it's also the 'second sector climb performance' which is the phase of takeoff after the TODA (screen height - 35' for a turbine aircraft on departure) to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th May 2017, 08:52
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

Runway length is not really the problem, or the...

Runway length is not really the problem, or the deciding factor in performance calculations (unless it's really short!) the issue is single engine performance during the climb, and runway 23 at SEN...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2017, 13:19
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

What about wake turbulence, Heathrow has a...

What about wake turbulence, Heathrow has a movement every 90 seconds per runway (in total one every 45 seconds) .. there's no issue with Wake at 36 movements per hour especially as virtually all the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2017, 21:14
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

@FlightMode? Seriously? If we follow your...

@FlightMode?

Seriously? If we follow your logic, how much money have BA BORROWED to buy new aircraft, or how much have Tesco Borrowed to build a new store, or Virgin Atlantic Borrowed to buy the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2017, 09:46
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

And isn't that the problem? You complain and moan...

And isn't that the problem? You complain and moan that you want Southend to do well, but then when they announce a fantastic set of new routes, you then say O but I won't book them as I think the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2017, 09:12
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

URGH!!!!!!! So because Stobart are planning...

URGH!!!!!!!

So because Stobart are planning to lease in some ACMI capacity for the start of operations they are a badly run outfit? Jesus!

BA do it, Thomson, Thomas Cook, Jet2, Ryanair - they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2017, 13:25
Replies: 5,380
Views: 1,860,582
Posted By cumbrianboy

This is tedious. The terminal in closed. If...

This is tedious.

The terminal in closed. If people arrive and the terminal is closed then ask them to point to the clause in the T&Cs of their tickets which says that they have 24hr access to the...
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