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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2017, 09:05
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Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Is anyone able to look at the figures for the...

Is anyone able to look at the figures for the whole EDI/GLA US Eastern Seaboard market and come up with a reasonable estimate of how much Norwegian has stimulated the market vs how much they have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2017, 15:13
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I've posted on here quite often about how I...

I've posted on here quite often about how I dislike using EDI (but having family in EDI while living in S.E. England I don't have a lot of choice). It winds me up that the Management seem hell bent...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2017, 12:44
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I assume they will sell Oslo - USA as a through...

I assume they will sell Oslo - USA as a through flight via EDI.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2017, 10:32
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I think some of the posters here are looking at...

I think some of the posters here are looking at this the wrong way round. If I was DY I would look to maximise US originating traffic (chance of better yield due exchange rates) and while we might...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 14:28
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Fascinating experiment. I watch with interest!

Fascinating experiment. I watch with interest!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2017, 06:57
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I am grateful to you for directing me to the EDI...

I am grateful to you for directing me to the EDI route shop page which I had not seen before. Given that a direct China flight would capture maybe 25% of the market, it is difficult to see any...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2017, 21:50
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Does anyone actually have O and D figures showing...

Does anyone actually have O and D figures showing what traffic actually exists between China and EDI (or all of Scotland) via all the various routings possible (Gulf, London, AMS etc etc) plus how...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2017, 11:51
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

No it's not. One signature of his on an Executive...

No it's not. One signature of his on an Executive Order could at the least hold t/a ops up for a considerable while, not that I am suggesting that he will do so. However the lobbying of the US...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2017, 09:47
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I imagine that they must also be worrying whether...

I imagine that they must also be worrying whether President Trump will cut up nasty.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2016, 09:27
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I think it is completely fascinating and am very...

I think it is completely fascinating and am very curious to see how this all pans out.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2016, 15:37
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Not so strange if you assume that the depressed...

Not so strange if you assume that the depressed pound sterling is going to attract loads of new US visitors to the UK as it will be important for Norwegian to maximise USD earnings as its costs will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2016, 10:03
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

This is all fascinating stuff. I personally...

This is all fascinating stuff. I personally cannot make up my mind about Norwegian even 'though earlier this year I was at a lunch where the founder and CEO delivered a talk and then did Q and A. I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2016, 18:42
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I think it was UK Competition Commission, not EU....

I think it was UK Competition Commission, not EU. There must presumably come a time when the restrictions on the use of the slots fall away but I don't know the detail. We need Flightrider to enter...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2016, 14:05
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

But where would the slots come from? The BA...

But where would the slots come from? The BA remedy slots are restricted to ABZ and EDI. I think you have to operate them for 3 years then you can do something else with them. If the losses had been...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Dec 2016, 19:32
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Yes but they wouldn't get the slots. They have to...

Yes but they wouldn't get the slots. They have to fly EDI and ABZ to get the BA remedy slots.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Dec 2016, 08:49
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

It is going to be really interesting to see how...

It is going to be really interesting to see how this plays out if the £/$ exchange rate stays roughly where it is now as this is already impacting hard on the yields of the existing North Atlantic...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2016, 17:43
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Where will the Norwegian check-in be? In a tent...

Where will the Norwegian check-in be? In a tent outside the terminal?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2016, 12:52
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

New runway a long way away but you can just hear...

New runway a long way away but you can just hear the protesters claiming it is unnecessary due to the underused runway at Prestwick "just down the road"
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2016, 10:54
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I was thinking EY and QR may want to substitute a...

I was thinking EY and QR may want to substitute a flight with an A380 for PR purposes, AF on a rugby charter perhaps and BA because whatever they've got inevitably ends up on a Scottish shuttle...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2016, 10:30
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

P.S. Maybe invest in a tow bar.

P.S. Maybe invest in a tow bar.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2016, 10:28
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Reverting to A380 stand. Given that at least four...

Reverting to A380 stand. Given that at least four of the airlines that serve EDI operate the A380 it is almost inevitable that one will appear someday so it would be handy to have somewhere to park...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Sep 2016, 08:11
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

When I worked in Africa in the 1970s it was...

When I worked in Africa in the 1970s it was standard practice to put some money in your passport before handing it to immigration in order to speed your entry to the country concerned. Sound familiar?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2016, 09:14
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I appreciate that TK are making system wide cut...

I appreciate that TK are making system wide cut backs (clearly I am not the only person that doesn't want to visit Turkey or transfer there) but my basic point, that you have to consider all the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Aug 2016, 16:15
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

This interestingly broadens the "who's doing best...

This interestingly broadens the "who's doing best or worst at EDI and GLA - EK, EY or QR" discussion above. In the competition for long haul Far East etc traffic you always have to consider all the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Aug 2016, 19:02
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

It is a bit worrying to be "offering cheap fares"...

It is a bit worrying to be "offering cheap fares" and only achieving a 53% PLF.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2016, 16:20
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

I would hardly call it trolling, just making a...

I would hardly call it trolling, just making a point. I have a vested interest in EDI's "stretched" facilities being a regular traveller through the airport.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2016, 12:07
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

It is instructive to look back at the various...

It is instructive to look back at the various posts on this thread in late April when DL announced upgrade from a 757 to a 767. Let's just say that it is clear that Skipness-One -Echo,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2016, 17:50
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Has it pushed yet?

Has it pushed yet?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jun 2016, 15:58
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

While I appreciate that the 'enthusiasts' are...

While I appreciate that the 'enthusiasts' are desperate to see as many airlines as possible at EDI, as a regular passenger through EDI I wish the owners would concentrate on improving the passenger...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2016, 15:59
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

No idea but they are planning 737 ORK BOS (this...

No idea but they are planning 737 ORK BOS (this could be due runway limitations at ORK)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2016, 14:33
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

This doesn't surprise me. I was at a lunch in...

This doesn't surprise me. I was at a lunch in London a couple of months ago where the speaker was the CEO of Norwegian and he was very clear about his philosophy which is, as far as possible, to link...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Mar 2016, 07:02
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Security still has the strange "stand on a spot"...

Security still has the strange "stand on a spot" system but there were no queues. I may have to admit to being wrong re airbridges. Flight left from gate 11 (stand 10) and again did not use airbridge...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2016, 13:19
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

If it was FR I might agree but not EZY. Am at EDI...

If it was FR I might agree but not EZY. Am at EDI waiting for slightly delayed EZY to LGW. Will report further.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2016, 20:38
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Arrived at EDI today from LGW. Stand 6. Why is...

Arrived at EDI today from LGW. Stand 6. Why is the air bridge not in use? Down the stairs, across the ramp, up the stairs, walk entire length of departure lounge, down the stairs. I do wish the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2016, 16:08
Replies: 1,681
Views: 719,154
Posted By willy wombat

Possibly indicative of lack of business...

Possibly indicative of lack of business travellers as, as a rule, business traffic is strong in the winter apart from, roughly, second week of December until mid January. Business travel is very...
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