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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2018, 10:30
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Realistically the island needs three airports -...

Realistically the island needs three airports - BFS, DUB and either ORK/SNN. The island is simply too big to have just one airport, and poor road infrastructure (particularly in the west of the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2018, 16:38
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Given that the final deal Stormont gave to United...

Given that the final deal Stormont gave to United was rejected by the EU on grounds of state aid, wouldn't that mean that United (or indeed another airline) could be given that same deal once we...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 17:45
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

I would recommend that you read my previous post,...

I would recommend that you read my previous post, which shows that the ‘BFS/BHD handle more passengers than NCL’ argument is simply pointless and misleading.

If Northern Ireland was connected to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 10:49
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Several key points need to be made; Yes,...

Several key points need to be made;

Yes, when looking at the raw figures, BFS/BHD is much larger than NCL (7,422,922 vs 5,650,716 in 2007; 8,396,404 vs 5,300,274 in 2017). However, in 2007 (the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2018, 07:59
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Another important point to note is that when...

Another important point to note is that when Emirates commenced DXB-NCL in 2007, they did so using the A332 (237 seats). It took five years for Emirates to generate enough demand to be able to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 22:56
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Back in 2015, 2016 and 2017 KLM have stated that...

Back in 2015, 2016 and 2017 KLM have stated that as well as extending BHD-AMS to two/three times daily, they were also looking at starting more routes from Belfast with other Air France/KLM airlines...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 21:52
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

I can assure you that if KLM are indeed...

I can assure you that if KLM are indeed relocating to BFS, then BFS management will want to make a huge PR stunt out of it. There's no way that BFS would leak any information before the official...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 16:43
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

The main problem with BHD is the late night...

The main problem with BHD is the late night arrival required to facilitate an early morning departure. KLM's final wave of European departures are between 21:00-22:30. If KLM were to depart AMS for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 16:11
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

KLM do have a night-stop at DUB, as well as 13...

KLM do have a night-stop at DUB, as well as 13 other airports in the UK/Ireland (i.e. all airports that have an early morning KLM departure)

KL939 AMS-DUB arrives in DUB at 22:15. That aircraft...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 12:45
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

According to an article from 2016 (I believe it...

According to an article from 2016 (I believe it was on anna.aero), only about 1/3 of BA passengers on BHD-LHR are connecting passengers, and I imagine there are even fewer connecting with EI. Back in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2018, 11:18
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

KLM has 3 main waves of European arrivals (2...

KLM has 3 main waves of European arrivals (2 morning, 1 evening), as well as a more spread out fourth wave in the afternoon.

The most popular wave for UK/Ireland flights arriving into AMS is the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 19:39
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Now that would certainly be a 'big' announcement!...

Now that would certainly be a 'big' announcement! BFS management would be jumping with glee.

Are you certain it's going to happen though? Surely both Belfast airports and KLM would be very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 11:46
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

I wouldn't want to get everyone's hopes up. After...

I wouldn't want to get everyone's hopes up. After all, 4-5 years ago we had several 'imminent' announcements for new routes with Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish, with these routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2018, 04:20
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Any idea of a timeframe? There's apparently been...

Any idea of a timeframe? There's apparently been a 'big' announcement on the way for at least the last 3 months according to posters on here!

I've heard a few rumours - nothing concrete - but if...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 01:52
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

My apologies; evidently I used the timings for...

My apologies; evidently I used the timings for Paphos twice.

Given that all of the gaps are on Wednesdays, that means we're likely to see 2 or 3 new routes, depending on sector length.

Based on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2018, 00:49
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

The schedule for S19 has gaps for 2 additional...

The schedule for S19 has gaps for 2 additional weekly flights - Wednesday afternoon (B733) and Friday afternoon (B738) - so there may yet be a new route announcement in the coming weeks.

A couple...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2018, 02:03
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

You are pulling random 'figures' out of thin air,...

You are pulling random 'figures' out of thin air, none of which can be backed up by official statistics.

First of all, there are no April/May statistics for BFS given that this year is the first...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2018, 21:11
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

As I mentioned previously, VS had an 85% load...

As I mentioned previously, VS had an 85% load factor on their BFS-MCO route in 2017. This is 7.2% higher than Virgin's June-July (i.e. the months BFS-MCO operated) average load factor of 77.8%. VS...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2018, 17:36
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

The fact is that Virgin's A333s are used on their...

The fact is that Virgin's A333s are used on their business routes. Sure, you can retrofit them to have a leisure configuration, but then what would Virgin operate on their key business routes?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2018, 02:02
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Actually, for a low-J/W demand route such as...

Actually, for a low-J/W demand route such as BFS-MCO, the B744 makes a lot more sense than using the A333. Just look at the aircraft configurations;

A333; 31/48/185 (264) vs B744; 14/66/375 (455) ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2018, 21:38
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Let's look at two long haul destinations served...

Let's look at two long haul destinations served from both BFS and DUB; New York and Orlando.

New York is a more business-orientated route than Orlando. Yes, there are leisure travellers flying to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2018, 20:26
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

February 2018 CAA Stats

In February, BFS handled 382,676 passengers (-5%)

Domestic Routes;

There was impressive growth on the majority of domestic routes, though a couple saw a very modest decline. LGW is the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2018, 19:52
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Orlando is an interesting destination. Compared...

Orlando is an interesting destination. Compared with other transatlantic routes such as New York, almost all passengers are British holidaymakers, with a substantial number booking package holidays...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2018, 07:47
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

25,480 seats to be exact. It all depends on how...

25,480 seats to be exact. It all depends on how successful the route is. This is the first year that VS are operating the route for the full summer season, so any increases next year will depend on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Mar 2018, 16:56
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

CAA 2017 Stats

CAA 2017 stats have been released, and here are the most important points;

- BFS handled 5,836,552 passengers (+13.3%)
- BFS handled 58,152 aircraft movements (+5.4%)
- BFS handled 12,308 tonnes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2018, 18:11
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Both Norwich and Leeds/Bradford have TUI operated...

Both Norwich and Leeds/Bradford have TUI operated flights year-round. BFS is the only TUI base to have summer-only flights.



TUI as a travel agency are interested in the NI market, as they sell...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2018, 11:34
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

TUI base only one aircraft at BFS during the...

TUI base only one aircraft at BFS during the summer season, and is the airline's only seasonal base. TUI's sole aircraft has a full schedule, meaning in order to add Cape Verde or Egypt, other routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2018, 07:54
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

The problem with Cape Verde is that a single...

The problem with Cape Verde is that a single round trip takes up a full day. Currently TUI can fly one round trip to the Canaries/Greece and up to two round trips to the Balearics/Spain in one day....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2018, 17:43
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

It all depends on what routes make TUI the most...

It all depends on what routes make TUI the most money from BFS
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2018, 16:56
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

I doubt it. Ryanair's Saturday night STN flight...

I doubt it. Ryanair's Saturday night STN flight is one of their least busy flights given that very few business and leisure passengers wish to travel on a domestic route at that time. The flight is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2018, 10:22
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

BFS isn't bookable from LGW during W18, but the...

BFS isn't bookable from LGW during W18, but the other four destinations are, so I think it's a mistake. Plus, when Ryanair launched their winter schedule from BFS a few weeks ago, they made a point...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2018, 17:22
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

I've looked at the schedules and I can confirm...

I've looked at the schedules and I can confirm that the new schedule means there is no need for a third aircraft.


Aircraft 1 operates the first two STN flights, and then ALC/AGP.
Aircraft 2...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2018, 16:53
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Wouldn't this allow for the second daily BFS-MAN...

Wouldn't this allow for the second daily BFS-MAN flight to be operated without having to base a third aircraft?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2018, 02:10
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

CAA January Stats

BFS handled 364,465 passengers in January 2018, a 3.9% decrease on 2017. This is almost exclusively due to a 30,000 drop in passengers using BFS-LGW following Ryanair's exit from the route.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2018, 14:56
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,124,244
Posted By A320.b744

Below is the press release for easyJet's new...

Below is the press release for easyJet's new route to Venice. It's going to be operated year-round, which is great news. This is a second attempt for easyJet on this route, having operated it between...
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