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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

20th Feb 2016, 16:26

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In the light of prices quoted for construction of...

In the light of prices quoted for construction of a new runway at either LHR or LGW, it has become clear that MAG did not pay a high price for STN at all. In fact, it could eventually become...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

4th Feb 2016, 17:30

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Curtailment of holiday programmes to Egypt and...

Curtailment of holiday programmes to Egypt and Tunisia, plus poor bookings to Turkey reflecting customer anxiety towards Islamic resorts in general is resulting in a strong trend towards bookings to...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

3rd Feb 2016, 19:51

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Norwegian couldn't just set up and register a US...

Norwegian couldn't just set up and register a US sister company under current ownership. US carriers require (predominantly) US-ownership to satisfy legal requirements. So a company such as Norwegian...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

3rd Feb 2016, 19:29

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Those Norwegian B738's are based on Islands in...

Those Norwegian B738's are based on Islands in the French Caribbean which are technically part of the EU. So they are treated as a service originating in an EU nation-state. The USA is ideologically...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

13th Jul 2015, 00:04

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Hmmm ... Firnas Airways publicity picture shows...

Hmmm ... Firnas Airways publicity picture shows an A330!

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

11th Jul 2015, 19:58

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Could it be a Premiership football team heading...

Could it be a Premiership football team heading out on a pre-season tour? Several of these are on the move this week.

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

11th Sep 2014, 15:30

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

At some airports the gradient of the runway has...

At some airports the gradient of the runway has to be factored into the calculation as well. It can be an influencing factor (uphill / downhill!), though I don't know the specifics for STN.

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

29th May 2014, 15:12

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Such A Shocking Way to do Business?

Such a shocking way to do business? Well, that all depends. I can certainly understand why a dramatic reduction in EZY's commitment to STN is profoundly disappointing to those who champion the...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

24th Oct 2012, 01:09

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

The original article says UK's fourth largest...

The original article says UK's fourth largest airport (not London's). Hence Manchester is in the mix at number three spot.

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

19th Oct 2008, 20:25

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

Be careful. Ryanair flights often arrive earlier...

Be careful. Ryanair flights often arrive earlier than scheduled, yes. But they also often DEPART earlier than scheduled as well! This is why check-in closes 40 minutes before STD. If the aeroplane is...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

26th Jan 2008, 01:23

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Posted By Shed-on-a-Pole

LGS6753, No-frills airlines enjoy the...

LGS6753,

No-frills airlines enjoy the opportunity to whinge about airport user charges when circumstances permit (more free headlines), but these are just one of many factors in determining the...

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