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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2015, 21:35
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Finally. :ok: The new non-exec directors...

Finally. :ok:

The new non-exec directors have decided that the old team were not capable and had been given enough time to prove themselves.

PIK has the potential to become a niche airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2015, 17:50
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Defies all logic as to why the management team...

Defies all logic as to why the management team that ruined the place are still there.

Losses at Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport rise to £4.1m | Glasgow & West | News...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Nov 2014, 21:12
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Wonder if he will have to pay £2000 per day for...

Wonder if he will have to pay £2000 per day for the Polar hangar?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2014, 15:55
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

There are 5 other Scottish airports in the...

There are 5 other Scottish airports in the running along with Newquay and Llanbeder.

From an operational perspective, I would have thought PIK is in a position that would mean launch and recovery...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2014, 15:14
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

I am guessing Trump is looking for some free...

I am guessing Trump is looking for some free publicity, probably basing his helicopter and 757 at PIK to service the Aberdeen and Turnberry golf resorts.
He is not buying the airport.


that is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Nov 2014, 22:58
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Aye, the management team are making friends...

Aye, the management team are making friends everywhere. :ugh::ugh::D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2014, 17:18
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The repairs are desperately needed. Infratil left...

The repairs are desperately needed. Infratil left the place in a shocking state, just bringing the airport up to an acceptable standard is something that would be needed regardless, but it doesn't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2014, 07:06
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

can you give us an idea what these "things" are? ...

can you give us an idea what these "things" are?

The vision and strategy appears to be totally reliant on Ryanair and spaceships.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Nov 2014, 19:55
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The new owners have been in charge for a year now...

The new owners have been in charge for a year now and so far the "successes" are a massive reduction in passenger flights, a huge amount spent needlessly on the duty free area, an ageing and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2014, 23:19
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The politicians bought the place and let civil...

The politicians bought the place and let civil servants run it. The Board of Directors are drawn from Transport Scotland. Iain Cochrane and Graham Sweenie have a track record of failure. Doesn't...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2014, 09:06
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Sounds like another quality management decision....

Sounds like another quality management decision. How many jobs will be lost by this?
:ugh:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2014, 14:25
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Have heard rumblings that Landmark and possibly...

Have heard rumblings that Landmark and possibly Greer are to be sent away and all FBO work to be taken over by PIK Handling? Sounds a bit short sighted if so. Anyone heard anything about this?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2014, 18:10
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The report is fundamentally flawed since Ryanair...

The report is fundamentally flawed since Ryanair moved the bulk of their business to GLA.

The money spent on the expansion of the duty free lounge has been wasted and the car parking income is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2014, 15:39
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

dj6 there has no credible business plan been...

dj6

there has no credible business plan been created and made public, similarly the Romain Py report has been under lock and key since it was delivered. Apparently a new chairman will be announced...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2014, 22:15
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Since Ryanair have moved half their business up...

Since Ryanair have moved half their business up to GLA, I believe about 20-25 people have taken voluntary redundancy. The single flight a day during the winter isn't going to pay to keep the terminal...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2014, 23:26
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Prestwick Routes...

Prestwick Routes (http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/flight-and-passenger-info/flight-information/destinations.html)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2014, 12:58
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

tiger8 The airport has effectively been...

tiger8
The airport has effectively been subsidising Ryanair for years.

The business is on its arse and needs someone to show some confidence in the long term future of the airport. If someone...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Oct 2014, 09:23
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The reality is that PIK doesn't make money. There...

The reality is that PIK doesn't make money. There may be many training flights and military flights but they do not make enough money to cover the operating costs.

When the government took over...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th May 2014, 09:26
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Report on viability of Prestwick Airport to be...

Report on viability of Prestwick Airport to be kept confidential | Herald Scotland...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2014, 18:47
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Alternatively, the report is so shocking, as in...

Alternatively, the report is so shocking, as in you have bought a pig in a poke with no clear future, that the government will bury it.

From what I can see, the Scottish Government bought PIK...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2014, 13:07
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

windsock, are you always so rude and...

windsock,

are you always so rude and childish?

Even if we take the last known loss of £2.2 million, that is still costing the taxpayer about £6,000 per day just to keep the lights on. This is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2014, 23:35
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

In March Sturgeon reported to the infrastructure...

In March Sturgeon reported to the infrastructure committee that more than £5m has been spent on the airport.

At that point 5 months ownership and £5m spent = £1m per month.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2014, 11:04
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

According to Nicola Sturgeon the Scottish...

According to Nicola Sturgeon the Scottish Government has already "invested" £5m in Prestwick.

What exactly they have spent that money on would be interesting as I have not seen any major...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2014, 18:45
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

JP Morgan? Uh oh, I guess they have been invited...

JP Morgan? Uh oh, I guess they have been invited in to asset strip the place. Housing on the smaller runway before the end of the year.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2013, 08:04
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Anyone know if the airport has been sold yet?

Anyone know if the airport has been sold yet?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2013, 01:09
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

Which means what? Is anything happening?

Which means what? Is anything happening?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2013, 23:28
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

I have it on good authority that there is a very...

I have it on good authority that there is a very well funded Scottish backed bid being put together with local and national political support.

If this group can make it happen, there is a bright...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2013, 21:50
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

The "rumour" of Lubeck's owners having bought PIK...

The "rumour" of Lubeck's owners having bought PIK is untrue.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Dec 2009, 21:38
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

RDF continues to be paid to routes that were...

RDF continues to be paid to routes that were funded before the scheme was stopped by EU rules. FR set up home at PIK in the old days due in part to the subsidies and RDF they received and continue to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2009, 18:46
Replies: 2,560
Views: 775,385
Posted By G-AWZK

FR retain a base at PIK due to the route...

FR retain a base at PIK due to the route development funding they got when that system still existed. The second that the RDF money stops, you can bet your house that FR will leave PIK.

There is a...
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