New routes for BRS's winter charter timetable
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Many thanks, aeulad.
On the theme of more routes from BRS, a report appeared in today's Bristol Evening Post that quoted the airport's aviation development director, Tony Hallwood.
He said that at next week's Routes Development Forum in Madrid the airport would be pitching for routes to Leeds-Bradford, Milan, Dusseldorf, Cologne and Hamburg. He believes there are strong business cases for these routes and he is confident of returning from the conference with 'positive news'.
LBA has been tried a number of times but, for various reasons, has never been sustained. One would think there would be enough business pax for twice a day turbo prop rotations with some tourist potential at both ends as well. I'm surprised that Air Wales has never tried this route, possibly from CWL via BRS. Or Air South West might consider it from PLH via BRS , but presumably they will need more aircraft in their fleet before they can expand their route network.
Milan has often been mentioned and there was a rumour last year that BACx would try it. Not sure about the German cities although the loads of BACX to FRA and MUC have increased significantly in recent months, and easyJet's new (since the end of May) SXF service is showing encouraging growth with average daily loads of 120-plus in August (CAA stats).
Yes, I know that loads are only one part of the equation but they at least show there is a market.
On the theme of more routes from BRS, a report appeared in today's Bristol Evening Post that quoted the airport's aviation development director, Tony Hallwood.
He said that at next week's Routes Development Forum in Madrid the airport would be pitching for routes to Leeds-Bradford, Milan, Dusseldorf, Cologne and Hamburg. He believes there are strong business cases for these routes and he is confident of returning from the conference with 'positive news'.
LBA has been tried a number of times but, for various reasons, has never been sustained. One would think there would be enough business pax for twice a day turbo prop rotations with some tourist potential at both ends as well. I'm surprised that Air Wales has never tried this route, possibly from CWL via BRS. Or Air South West might consider it from PLH via BRS , but presumably they will need more aircraft in their fleet before they can expand their route network.
Milan has often been mentioned and there was a rumour last year that BACx would try it. Not sure about the German cities although the loads of BACX to FRA and MUC have increased significantly in recent months, and easyJet's new (since the end of May) SXF service is showing encouraging growth with average daily loads of 120-plus in August (CAA stats).
Yes, I know that loads are only one part of the equation but they at least show there is a market.
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Very interesting MV.
Milan has been screamed for, for a long time now and I mentioned to BA last year about looking into starting the route. Leeds Bradford is also asked about frequently but whether it would sustain the loads (or yield!!!) will have to be seen. The German destinations on the other hand are news to me, although they would be very welcome! seems like its Germanys time for a bit of route extension from Brs with both Spanish and French Flights having been increased recently.
It will be nice if Mr Hallwood can come back with those rumered plus maybe a few surprises.
Good Luck Tony.
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Milan has been screamed for, for a long time now and I mentioned to BA last year about looking into starting the route. Leeds Bradford is also asked about frequently but whether it would sustain the loads (or yield!!!) will have to be seen. The German destinations on the other hand are news to me, although they would be very welcome! seems like its Germanys time for a bit of route extension from Brs with both Spanish and French Flights having been increased recently.
It will be nice if Mr Hallwood can come back with those rumered plus maybe a few surprises.
Good Luck Tony.
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Bristol International Airport won the prestigious OAG Airport Marketing Award at the 2004 World Route Development Forum in Madrid.
The award recognises Bristol's success in the promotion of its services and routes, as nominated by airlines and their planning community.
It was one of only five airports from around the world to be put forward in the 5 million passengers and below category. Bristol's market research activities, marketing communications activities, business case presentations for new market opportunities, and joint communication campaigns with third parties were the reasons behind the award.
Tony Hallwood, their Aviation Development Director said, “This is a tremendous accolade to receive and enhances further our reputation among the aviation community. This puts the airport in a great position to win and support an even wider range of new routes, as demanded by business and pleasure travellers from across the region.”
The award recognises Bristol's success in the promotion of its services and routes, as nominated by airlines and their planning community.
It was one of only five airports from around the world to be put forward in the 5 million passengers and below category. Bristol's market research activities, marketing communications activities, business case presentations for new market opportunities, and joint communication campaigns with third parties were the reasons behind the award.
Tony Hallwood, their Aviation Development Director said, “This is a tremendous accolade to receive and enhances further our reputation among the aviation community. This puts the airport in a great position to win and support an even wider range of new routes, as demanded by business and pleasure travellers from across the region.”
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Thats great news for BRS. Lets hope they do manage to come up with some new routes for next summer. I can see an expansion in the German market as well as a long awaited MXP service being quite likely!
