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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Sep 2017, 11:38
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

This fails to grasp the scale of the...

This fails to grasp the scale of the infrastructural problem.

The airport loses £2 million per year. The roads West of the Bann (A6, A5, A2) need £2 billion.

The airport would be shut a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Sep 2017, 11:30
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

The road infrastructure West of the Bann is...

The road infrastructure West of the Bann is substandard. Stormont only invests in Belfast but notions of Belfast being a major city etc ring hollow when you see it hasn't even got a motorway to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2017, 23:12
Replies: 3,594
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Posted By Amelia Earhart

It is more complex than that. ALC operated for 9...

It is more complex than that. ALC operated for 9 years. STN certainly didn't fail, it operated for 17 years. Ryanair still operate from the airport. Certainly competition from BFS and BHD is a major...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2017, 21:27
Replies: 3,594
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Posted By Amelia Earhart

The BFS figure contains a lot of holiday and...

The BFS figure contains a lot of holiday and seasonal routes. BHD is a better comparison. 23 routes versus 3 currently from LDY. Previously LDY served DUB, BHX, BRS as well as ALC, FAO and TFS. At...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2017, 12:25
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

They should close it and rebuild it at the flat...

They should close it and rebuild it at the flat lands between Burt and Inch in Donegal where any flights would not be subject to APD and where Ryanair will still be able to operate after Brexit.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2017, 14:27
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

In other news......

https://www.derrynow.com/news/football-fans-left-behind-ryanair-axe-weekend-flight-liverpool/180892

An increase of the Liverpool flights from 2 per week to 4.

A few complaints from Liverpool...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2017, 11:44
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

I see Eastern Airways operate from Humberside and...

I see Eastern Airways operate from Humberside and Durham Tees Valley both of which have fewer passengers than LDY and from Norwich which isn't much bigger than LDY was at its peak.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2017, 11:39
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Amazing how quickly the Belfast - Isle of Mann...

Amazing how quickly the Belfast - Isle of Mann flight was restored following the collapse of City Wings. It is now being operated by Eastern Airways just two days after it ceased.

Contrast that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2017, 15:14
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Would there be time to do both Manchester and...

Would there be time to do both Manchester and Birmingham between the PSO flights, both of which were named as priorities for the route development fund.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 22:51
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Parking up for 8 daylight hours makes no sense...

Parking up for 8 daylight hours makes no sense however holding out for additional funding from the Stormont route development fund as opposed to just the Westminster Department of Transport PSO...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 11:44
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

It cannot be feasible that the aircraft will lie...

It cannot be feasible that the aircraft will lie idle for the full day at LDY. It's not just the aircraft, it's the crew. There must be another plan.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 10:15
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

That's my point. £44 is viable but it...

That's my point.

£44 is viable but it depends how many seats are available at that price.

Comparing Ryanair with baggage against BMI Regional is not a fair comparison if you don't want baggage...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 09:40
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

I don't wonder about the viability of the Ryanair...

I don't wonder about the viability of the Ryanair operation at LDY, it ran for 18 years.

I wonder about the viability of an operation charging £200+ for a return domestic flights when the public...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 09:07
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

£200+ flights might suit an individual travelling...

£200+ flights might suit an individual travelling since travel to the other airports isn't free and takes extra time (and time is money) but anyone travelling as a group are unlikely to use such a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 08:20
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

No, Ryanair have simply moved to Belfast and...

No, Ryanair have simply moved to Belfast and don't want to compete against themselves.

The flight ran for 18 years. Ryanair was not losing money for 18 years.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 07:15
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Look at the fares on other routes, typically over...

Look at the fares on other routes, typically over a hundred pounds single and often much higher. Return flights are generally well over £200. When Loginair operated from LDY fares were typically £80...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2017, 22:51
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Just looking at the BMI Regional website and the...

Just looking at the BMI Regional website and the price of flights are eye watering particularly compared with the Ryanair fares that the public have gotten used to.

The PSO will not be subject to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2017, 13:57
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

LDY to The Fountain: 15 minutes!

LDY to The Fountain: 15 minutes!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2016, 12:26
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

This appears to be a non story. It is predicated...

This appears to be a non story. It is predicated on the 3rd runway expansion and wouldn't happen until 2021 at the earliest.

LDY needs routes before then......
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2016, 09:38
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Having always tried to be neutral until now I...

Having always tried to be neutral until now I feel given recent posts that I have no option but to mention the elephant in the room.

There seems to be an element of sectarianism in recent posts...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2016, 20:09
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

BFS and BHD are both private and viable so it...

BFS and BHD are both private and viable so it will never go to one.

Will it go to two? Feasible but unlikely. LDY enjoys poltical support and does so in part because it is an economic lever...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2016, 14:40
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

It's the same distance from Belfast to Derry as...

It's the same distance from Belfast to Derry as it is from Derry to Belfast.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2016, 14:04
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

I agree there should only be one airport. ...

I agree there should only be one airport.

Close BFS and BHD forthwith and transfer all the flights to LDY which after all suffers from the highest unemployment and greatest deprivation. Then there...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2016, 15:12
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

There are 15 other airports in the UK serving...

There are 15 other airports in the UK serving over 100K but less than 1M pax p.a.

There are also several others in the South of Ireland.

These airports must have similar viability problems as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2016, 11:09
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Ryanair were expanding at the airport until 2008...

Ryanair were expanding at the airport until 2008 but after the credit crunch and associated air recession they have continually retrenched.

The failure to open a base at Derry has been pivotal in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2016, 13:00
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

I recall a year ago that Flybe were trying to get...

I recall a year ago that Flybe were trying to get permission for a Derry flight to RAF Northolt which is about 6 miles north of Heathrow. Permission was refused but it shows that Flybe might be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2016, 12:48
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Getting slots at Heathrow or Gatwick for a new...

Getting slots at Heathrow or Gatwick for a new Derry service would be quite a challenge I imagine so that leaves Stansted or Luton or ....... London City.

Gatwick or Heathrow would obviously be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2016, 12:33
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Even with new carriers or even new routes...

Even with new carriers or even new routes (Manchester) passenger figures at CODA are bound to take a hammering. Ryanair mightn't have been the right fit but they did fly big aircraft and they did...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2016, 12:55
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

The announcement of aircraft maintenance is...

The announcement of aircraft maintenance is surprisingly similar to the announcement made for Shackleton barracks in Ballykelly in February of this year concerning a company called MJM from Newry.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2016, 12:28
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Radio Foyle are reporting that the aircraft...

Radio Foyle are reporting that the aircraft maintenance operation will create between 70 and 100 jobs. This is associated with the £4.5M infrastructural grant. (New hangars?)

The timescale for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2016, 12:14
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

The purpose of the money is to turn the airport...

The purpose of the money is to turn the airport into a viable concern. If this works then it is money very well spent and the government will recoup many times this amount in future taxation.

Who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2016, 09:18
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

I've just noticed the very 1st message on this...

I've just noticed the very 1st message on this thread is someone in 2004 saying there's a rumour that Ryanair are ending their Stansted route.



It's true!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2016, 09:17
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Not infrastructure so much as a new aircraft...

Not infrastructure so much as a new aircraft maintenance operation. A similar operation had been mooted 10 years ago but came to nothing. This appears to be more concrete.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2016, 19:49
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

Belfast receives £1 billion of subsidies from the...

Belfast receives £1 billion of subsidies from the rest of Northern Ireland per year (as was revealed by "The 2 Plan" document during the assembly elections in May) so I don't think a one off payment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2016, 23:03
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,307
Posted By Amelia Earhart

A public inquiry would cost more than the...

A public inquiry would cost more than the subsidy!

It will not go to a public inquiry but it could go to a judicial review but that would be done in a matter of months so it shouldn't affect the...
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