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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2014, 14:43
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

This is the worst possible announcement for PIK. ...

This is the worst possible announcement for PIK.

The winter is when it costs the mosts to heat the place, using the ancient oil fired system, and keep the runways clear of snow and ice.

The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jun 2014, 15:58
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Being totally reliant on a single carrier is not...

Being totally reliant on a single carrier is not a good business plan.

Ryanair will not expand at PIK; The STN flights were the big money earner at PIK and until APD is scrapped (unlikely) Ryanair...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2014, 12:34
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Wonder if there will be any change in the...

Wonder if there will be any change in the management team that drove PIK into the red?

Would be fascinating to know how they plan to increase business at the airport, and crucially how GLA and EDI...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2014, 20:59
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Transport Scotland's senior advisor on the future...

Transport Scotland's senior advisor on the future of Prestwick Airport has completed his report, but it won't be made public. Deputy First Minister will provide Scottish Parliament with a further...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd May 2014, 22:11
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

I heard that a draft report had been delivered....

I heard that a draft report had been delivered. Anyone want to place a bet that consultant is going to try and extend his contract?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2014, 19:46
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

It has a 1960's oil fired heating system, it is...

It has a 1960's oil fired heating system, it is draughty and freezing cold in the winter and draughty and cool in the summer. the huge volume of air that needs heated just in the check in area is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2014, 19:19
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Hasn't worked so far. The BA hangar remains empty...

Hasn't worked so far. The BA hangar remains empty and the Curries warehouse has lain unused for 5-6 years. No other airlines of any substance have been attracted in the last few years. Ryanair are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Apr 2014, 19:42
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

junglie, Neither Glasgow nor Edinburgh can...

junglie,

Neither Glasgow nor Edinburgh can handle 747-400F or -8F and certainly could not handle the big Russian freighters.

Being complimentary to GLA & EDI is where Prestwick's future lies.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2014, 09:07
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

ScotsSLF, Previous experience is a good...

ScotsSLF,

Previous experience is a good indication of future performance. Under infratil the leadership did not cover themselves with glory. In the 6 months of government ownership they continue...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2014, 08:29
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

windsock are you actually going to contribute...

windsock are you actually going to contribute something productive to this thread or just act like a child? Please enlighten us with your version of the truth.

What I can see from the current...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2014, 16:23
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

You really are a prize chiseller aren't you...

You really are a prize chiseller aren't you windsock? :hmm:
Please point to a single instance where I have ever mentioned this.

As for cost savings, the people at the front end are the ones who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2014, 19:54
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Insecurity. The business is in the last chance...

Insecurity. The business is in the last chance saloon. If the Scottish Government lose the independence vote, the future could become interesting as the Barnett Formula is revised and Scotland loses...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2014, 23:58
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

I am taxpayer. It IS my business, you patronising...

I am taxpayer. It IS my business, you patronising muppet.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2014, 16:15
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Which still generates a loss of nearly £10m. For...

Which still generates a loss of nearly £10m. For an international airport it is a ghost town. Even as a regional airport, it is quiet.

GA makes no money.
Military tech stops make some money (but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2014, 16:12
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Windsock, It is clearly stated in the BBC...

Windsock,

It is clearly stated in the BBC article



Manston was sold separately with a separate set of accounts.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2014, 20:09
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Kent Manston is still very much open. ...

Kent Manston is still very much open.

Stocky i am not sure which planet you are on but PIK is going to be sucking down taxpayers money for many years to come partly due to lack of investment and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2014, 11:41
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Meanwhile £200k per week of taxpayers money gets...

Meanwhile £200k per week of taxpayers money gets thrown at the place, subsidising Ryanair's operations.

Why should we be patient? Did the SG have a plan before they bought the place?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2014, 10:08
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Got anything positive to contribute windsock?

Got anything positive to contribute windsock?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2014, 01:18
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

....and that is where the government has made a...

....and that is where the government has made a fundamental mistake.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2014, 14:01
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

The consultant supposedly has a very strict 3...

The consultant supposedly has a very strict 3 month contract and is to sift through the legions of business proposals that have been arriving since the government took over.

Meanwhile the team who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2014, 20:59
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

I'm not. They have been wrecking the airport for...

I'm not. They have been wrecking the airport for years and are being rewarded for that effort by errrm, being left in charge... :ugh:

The Scottish Government had a chance to take the airport,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2014, 15:36
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

The only surprising thing is that the people that...

The only surprising thing is that the people that were responsible for this state of affairs are still running the place!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2014, 12:23
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Not a very positive news report BBC News -...

Not a very positive news report

BBC News - Prestwick Airport reveals loss before sale (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-26450827)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2014, 08:16
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Spoke to one of the people involved with the...

Spoke to one of the people involved with the recycling project, seems the management at the airport are not being as helpful as you would expect.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2013, 12:39
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

It's still not sold?? Could Infratil...

It's still not sold??

Could Infratil actually manage to organise a piss up in a brewery? :ugh:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2013, 12:30
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Still not sold then?

Still not sold then?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2013, 15:49
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

Rumour Control tells me that a bid has been...

Rumour Control tells me that a bid has been submitted today? Anyone know?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2013, 13:17
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

any more news? Last I heard was that there is...

any more news? Last I heard was that there is only one interested party and they are not very enthusiastic about buying. Would Infratil close the gates and walk away?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2013, 21:56
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,436
Posted By Granite City Express

It's all gone quiet. Anyone heard anything?

It's all gone quiet. Anyone heard anything?
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