HUMBERSIDE

[circseam]

Andy - Could you be so kind as to get a link to the article in question.

Thanks in advance

[bmibaby.com]

Are the Excel Airways routes available to be booked as seat-only on xl.com? I couldn't find any seats on their website. I think in the case of HUY, frequent charter flights to sun spots (esp. ALC/AGP/PMI) with the option to buy cheap seat-only fares would be just as good as having a based low-cost airline. Increasing AGP & ALC to maybe three times a week, and the property-owners abroad would definately use Excel.

[lasernigel]

A friend is going to Tenerife on the late Friday night flight 0000hrs I think.I know he's booked with Airtours and that according to the departures board it's an LTE flight.Are they actually LTE aircraft or is it contracted out even further..eg to Jordan Air which was being contracted out to them when it went off the runway at LBA the other week??

[LBA]

Could be anything, I think all the leased a/c (Such as JY-JAR (Now back in service with LTE after the LBA incident,) and the MyAir 320 which they also have leased), are actually been operated by LTE, I.e they are not wetleased.

They will be fine whatever their on

[AndyHUY]

Andy - Could you be so kind as to get a link to the article in question.

I pasted it onto the airhumberside website mate, look on the other topics section for Humberside and then news and articles, you will find it on there.

Alternatively go to thisisgrimsby and search Humberside Airport it is the article dated 21.06.05.

Sorry not very clued up on computers so dont know how to add links

Hope this helps.

Are the Excel Airways routes available to be booked as seat-only on xl.com? I couldn't find any seats on their website. I think in the case of HUY, frequent charter flights to sun spots
(esp. ALC/AGP/PMI) with the option to buy cheap seat-only fares would be just as good as having a based low-cost airline. Increasing AGP & ALC to maybe three times a week, and the property-owners abroad would definately use Excel.

That would be great and i have brought this up before. I cant understand why these operators dont market some of their seats as flight only, that way an increase in flights would give all concerned (IT and seat only) more choice. They wouldnt need a loco then as this would be just as good.

[7006 fan]

Hopefully by cutting and pasting this will take you to the correct page

http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/displ...=sidebarsearch

alternatively, click on it

[circseam]

7006 Fan & Andy - Thank you

[7006 fan]

Circseam,

You are welcome. (Sincerely, honest)

[AndyHUY]

Were letting this thread slip guys! Anything to speculate? Still no news on the xl flights?

[circseam]

7006 Fan - Your honesty has never been questioned, your integrity........perhaps........thanks for the info and putting a smile on my face

[7006 fan]

maybe XL was just a rumour, but why is it on the XL site?
Very confused!!!


Also heard Robin Hood ain't got radar and use RAF until about 7 miles then 'hard luck mate you are on you're own!!', yet RH say they have full radar, but the unofficial site says it is to be installed 29th June any ideas?

[airhumberside]

Perhaps it will just be like MyTravel @ DSA. Its been known about for a couple of months but there isnt yet a press release

[onion]

From what I understand regarding the radar the primary is provide by RAF Waddington and the secondary is provide by RAF Scampton. The problem is that at those ranges low cover (below 4000ft) can not be guareented. Eventually the radar service will be piped from RAF Waddington into Liverpool and controllers at Liverpool will provide the service. The problem is though is that Liverpool controllers operate within controlled airspace and Robin Hood airport is in uncontrolled airspace. Add to this the fact that Liverpool controllers will be unfamiliar with the area, with the large amount of military and general aviation traffic and the problem with radar coverage at low level, should make things interesting.

[7006 fan]

Thanks Onion, understand now.



Does make one think

[onion]

Although have heard today there maybe plans in the future for a radar service to be provided from Robin Hood but that could be 2-3 years minimum and it is only a rumour at the moment.

[7006 fan]

I see the Police helicopter was on stand today, the area looks like a building site at the moment but they appear to be operational. Gather it has all gone to plan.

[NFI]

HELIOS AND HANGAR

Heard rumour that they are getting new hangar. An info..

[7006 fan]

NFI,

Much as I would like to say yes, I think the Helios-hangar thing was a cut and paste by the ScunnyT. When I saw the pic I thought; "...yikes that plane is gonna hit the hangar or Rob Goldsmith on the head!...", to my relief it was a montage (don't know if Helios want any royalties!!!)
Wish I knew more.
What's happening about XL.com, anyone know anything more after the XL announcement. HUY have said nothing.

[NFI]

"NEW AIRLINE FOR HUMBERSIDE"

Nick Nick Airways are now operating the following routes from Humberside..

HUY - HUL (Hull Copshop)
HUY - GRI (Grimsby Goal)

They are operating from the new hangar that has just opened in record time. Not the big green monster.

[7006 fan]

Yes,

Gather they are offering to assist certain members of the population to enjoy a holiday at Her Majesty's pleasure:
secure location,
shared accomodation only,
some basic en-suite facilities,
full board,
self service laundry,
some discounts on length of stay if well behaved!!