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Old 16th Aug 2012, 18:34
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mathers_wales_uk
 
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That is not the artistic impression that I have seen.

Consists of 2 x check-in desks
1 x baggage carousel
1 x security arch
2 x departure
1 x bar or cafe
1 x executive lounge.
1 x information desk

Looking at the size of the main check-in concorse it is not big enough to handle a Boeing 737-300 comfortably especially with standard 2 hour check-in. The check-in desks do not look conventional with no weighing scales and will involve manually lifting the bag over a counter and on to a belt behind the desk. Time consuming and also a lot of manual handling for 20kg plus bags.

50 seater planes possible at ease and the Manx2.com operation would be a doddle on 19 seater a/c.

Without additional funding from the Welsh Government I cannot honestly see the viability of another North/South route link to Cardiff. Could Manx2.com move their Blackpool flights to Chester Hawarden Airport making use of the lower fees?
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