Originally Posted by
toppledgyro
To correct a previous post, Jet2 737s remain fully Cat IIIa capable at LBA.
As evidenced by the fact Jet2 were just about the only ones operating into LBA this morning. A Ryanair 738 being the only other airline and type to get in up until 14:00. One of the Jet2 arrivals though quoted a restirction of CAT2/300m due to the tailwind which was odd given his sisterships were not - maybe there is some weight restrictions which complicate matters?
As for the 757s, the hump would seem to me the most likely explanation for the sudden withdrawal of CAT3. Unusual though as Boeing kit seems to generally cope best with it (unlike Airbus and Fokker which evidently can't).
Cynically speaking, perhaps it will need a high diversion rate from Jet2 to force the LBA authorities to progress the plans to address the displaced thresholds and the ILS upgrade to CAT2 on 14. That said, the current airport management will be well aware that by the time the warmer weather comes next spring, it is unlikely to be their problem anymore.