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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2016, 19:57
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

BillyG But at least there is an escalator that...

BillyG But at least there is an escalator that you can use if the lift is out of order
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2016, 18:48
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

BillyG I have been flying in and out of Prestwick...

BillyG I have been flying in and out of Prestwick for years and I can honestly say that I have never once known the lift to be out of order. I notice you didn't mention that there is also an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2016, 13:36
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Thanks. Last night I tried looking up flights...

Thanks. Last night I tried looking up flights from Prestwick to Malaga for January but I could only see flights until September. The website I read earlier didn't mention anything about the routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2016, 12:28
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

I notice the fares are a good bit more expensive...

I notice the fares are a good bit more expensive from Glasgow. Sorry Ryanair, you're losing me as a customer.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2016, 12:13
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Ryanair have announced four "new" routes from...

Ryanair have announced four "new" routes from Glasgow International to Lanzarote, Alicante, Gran Canaria and Malaga. Presumably the routes are transferring from Prestwick. It's really not looking...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th May 2015, 10:38
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Wasn't Flyglobespan only at Prestwick for about...

Wasn't Flyglobespan only at Prestwick for about six months or so? I remember flying with them from Glasgow to Malaga.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2014, 11:47
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Bad news for Prestwick but at least anytime I fly...

Bad news for Prestwick but at least anytime I fly from Glasgow I have a choice of airline. I won't necessarily choose Ryanair.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2014, 12:10
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Did I see a Thomson jet flying into Prestwick...

Did I see a Thomson jet flying into Prestwick earlier? I was in Ardrossan at the time and from a distance it looked like Thomson colours.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2013, 20:49
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

It looks like we shall find out a bit more next...

It looks like we shall find out a bit more next week as according to the Scotsman the sale is to go through next week with Infratil selling the airport to the Scottish Government for £1
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Nov 2013, 14:01
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Who is the most likely contender to manage...

Who is the most likely contender to manage Prestwick Airport on behalf of the Scottish Government. Someone suggested Manchester Airport Group but they have ruled out getting involved.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2013, 10:16
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

I would also like to stress that...

I would also like to stress that renationalisation of Prestwick Airport is only temporary, albeit long term. The Deputy First Minister did say that it would be returned to the private sector at some...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2013, 10:02
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

In this case renationalisation is the answer....

In this case renationalisation is the answer. Prestwick Airport was making a profit prior to being owned by Infratil and it can with the right management, make a profit again. To say that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2013, 06:25
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Virgin was planning to move down to Prestwick...

Virgin was planning to move down to Prestwick last year but only on the condition that Infratil built a seperate lounge for their passengers. Infratil was unwilling to do this because of the few...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2013, 18:56
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

If the Scottish Government had allowed Prestwick...

If the Scottish Government had allowed Prestwick Airport to close with the loss of many jobs they would have come under fire for doing nothing. It seems no matter what the SNP do certain people will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jul 2013, 11:55
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Hopefully things will change for the better when...

Hopefully things will change for the better when the airport is eventually sold and Infratil leaves Prestwick.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2013, 16:17
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

BBC News - Plane diverted to Glasgow Prestwick...

BBC News - Plane diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport after 'problem' (http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22920907) Egyptair plane en route from Cairo to New York diverts to Prestwick after note found in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th May 2013, 06:04
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

The only reason Prestwick Airport is not making a...

The only reason Prestwick Airport is not making a profit at the moment is because of Infratil's sheer inability to manage anything more than a girl guide jamboree. The airport made a profit prior to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2013, 22:52
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

I saw it today from Saltcoats & Ardrossan. I...

I saw it today from Saltcoats & Ardrossan. I thought it looked too big to be one of Ryanair's aircraft.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2013, 07:50
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

There is a Premier Inn near the airport, a few...

There is a Premier Inn near the airport, a few minutes by taxi.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2013, 18:48
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Not everyone who flies is concerned with choosing...

Not everyone who flies is concerned with choosing the airport that is closest to the city centre. Prestwick is only 40 minutes from Glasgow city centre, which is roughly the same as Heathrow,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2012, 21:34
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Liked and signed! I didn't even know this...

Liked and signed! I didn't even know this petition existed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2012, 20:13
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

I think a lot of people would agree with you...

I think a lot of people would agree with you Sunsetrep. I think the sooner a new owner is found the better.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2012, 20:30
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

So what exactly makes Prestwick Airport "a dump"?...

So what exactly makes Prestwick Airport "a dump"? I know a woman from Aberdeen who regularly flies to Alicante from Prestwick. Surely if it was such a "dump" she would fly from Glasgow or Edinburgh....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2012, 18:19
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

@ Cabincrewe, ok, so some people think that...

@ Cabincrewe, ok, so some people think that Prestwick Airport is a dump. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. What would you like to see changed to make the terminal a better experience for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2012, 16:47
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

To say that Prestwick Airport is an...

To say that Prestwick Airport is an "unadulterated dump" is rather harsh and I'd say very exaggerated. I'm the first to admit that it does need a bit of work done on it but it is still a very...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2012, 22:26
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Yes, the airport terminal is archaic (some places...

Yes, the airport terminal is archaic (some places more so than others), however it is functional. I remember when I was growing up the terminal buildin used to shut down for the winter and even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2012, 22:02
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Believe me there are some sad people here who are...

Believe me there are some sad people here who are desperate for Prestwick Airport to close and Ryanair to move lock, stock and barrel up the road to Glasgow. I, like you, would love to see Prestwick...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2012, 20:44
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Just because Prestwick Airport hasn't been sold...

Just because Prestwick Airport hasn't been sold doesn't mean to say that it is going to close as some people desperately wish for. There have been a few companies that have shown interest in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2012, 21:57
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

No sign of Prestwick sale

BBC News - No sign of Prestwick airport sale (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-20309642)

Infratil said that it would "continue to seek a buyer for the airports and work with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Oct 2012, 18:05
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

David, Prestwick is around 15 minutes drive while...

David, Prestwick is around 15 minutes drive while Glasgow is about 35 minutes, so there isn't that much difference. I've used Glasgow several times this year but the worst airports I've used have to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Oct 2012, 12:14
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Why are some people so desperate for Prestwick to...

Why are some people so desperate for Prestwick to close? I happen to prefer using Prestwick to Glasgow but I certainly don't want Glasgow to close. Prestwick is here to stay. It has more going for it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2012, 20:41
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there plans a...

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there plans a few years ago to build a new departure lounge on top of the existing one and use the entire ground floor for arrivals?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2012, 18:38
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Prestwick Airport has bounced back before and it...

Prestwick Airport has bounced back before and it will do so again. It has more potential than some people give it credit for.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2012, 21:17
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

When Sky Travel used to be there my neighbours...

When Sky Travel used to be there my neighbours used to drive down just to book their holidays there. Personally whatever airport I'm flying to and from the last thing on my mind at that moment is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2012, 22:58
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,352
Posted By james170969

Prestwick has more going for it than some people...

Prestwick has more going for it than some people realise. It's not, as some would have you believe, stuck right in the middle of nowhere. It's only around 40 minutes from Glasgow city centre, about...
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