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XL website is now selling all the flights from HUY. The flights are definitely going ahead and according to the website will be operated by Excel Airways.
Just waiting for an announcement from HUY now. Maybe they're waiting for the second edition summer 2006 brochures?
XL are adding 2 more 738s to their fleet next summer, maybe one will be the HUY a/c, or a 734 will move from the NCL base.
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One more thing, appears that the a/c is not scheduled anywhere else in the XL system to operate on the non-HUY days SAT, SUN, MON and TUE a.m. This would tie in with the new Thomas Cook flights, printed as being operated by Astraeus, but denied by the airline. Plans are for Sunday Zakynthos, Monday Corfu and Tuesday Heraklion. Could these be operated by the XLA a/c? Will HUY get an a/c all week?
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Just waiting for an announcement from HUY now. Maybe they're waiting for the second edition summer 2006 brochures?
XL are adding 2 more 738s to their fleet next summer, maybe one will be the HUY a/c, or a 734 will move from the NCL base.
Regards
Mike
One more thing, appears that the a/c is not scheduled anywhere else in the XL system to operate on the non-HUY days SAT, SUN, MON and TUE a.m. This would tie in with the new Thomas Cook flights, printed as being operated by Astraeus, but denied by the airline. Plans are for Sunday Zakynthos, Monday Corfu and Tuesday Heraklion. Could these be operated by the XLA a/c? Will HUY get an a/c all week?
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The article is just so.....fantasy!
Can see their point, Doncaster got DSA to get rid of their unemployment problem so Lincolnshire want to do the same, but Brigg is in N Lincs not Lincs, Nic Dakin played the politics card (not dismissing the idea -just in case!!!). Also what about separation distances and so forth. like the idea of a Licolnshire UA though. Combining NE Lincs/N Lincs and Lincolnshire.
Further into the paper I see HRH the Duke of York is attending the Airport for the grand opening of the new heliport, which is alleged to be top dollar and the envy of even commercial heliports!!!
Right on Humberside, now get the rest of the Airport 'State of the Art'
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Can see their point, Doncaster got DSA to get rid of their unemployment problem so Lincolnshire want to do the same, but Brigg is in N Lincs not Lincs, Nic Dakin played the politics card (not dismissing the idea -just in case!!!). Also what about separation distances and so forth. like the idea of a Licolnshire UA though. Combining NE Lincs/N Lincs and Lincolnshire.
Further into the paper I see HRH the Duke of York is attending the Airport for the grand opening of the new heliport, which is alleged to be top dollar and the envy of even commercial heliports!!!
Right on Humberside, now get the rest of the Airport 'State of the Art'
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like the idea of a Licolnshire UA though. Combining NE Lincs/N Lincs and Lincolnshire
Perhaps its just because I live in Barton which is really a commuter settlement for Hull but in Lincolnshire do see see heavy industry like steelworks. No. In Yorkshire do you? Yes. Also look at where the main transport links from N/NE Lincs go to, to South Yorkshire, not to Lincolnshire.
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blimey ...new heliport .....looks like a hangar to me with some offices stuck on the side..
if that Police helo is hover taxi-ing isn't it a bit close to the oil support choppers when they are parked up on all of the spots?
if that Police helo is hover taxi-ing isn't it a bit close to the oil support choppers when they are parked up on all of the spots?
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Having seen the Police heli's on "Police Camera Action" etc, I think their landing skills would be easy on the big spot, given some of the places they have to land, B roads, back gardens an so on.
A-H,
I agree with some of your sentiments but turning the heavy S Yorks industry argument round the other way, N Lincs has one real heavy industry, S Yorks has plenty. where is the money more likely to go? Also not forgetting the funding agency is called Yorkshire Forward (oh and anything left we might give some snippets to that place south of the river!), sorry just a bit bitter about Yorkshire Forward, especially when they stated their consultants considered the Humber Toll was not an issue!!!
By the by there is a rail service to Newark via Lincoln, although not as good at TPX but point taken.
Political rant over.
Back to happier things.
Good news the XL thing is still on, just why is Humberside Airport not screaming from the rooftops?
A-H,
I agree with some of your sentiments but turning the heavy S Yorks industry argument round the other way, N Lincs has one real heavy industry, S Yorks has plenty. where is the money more likely to go? Also not forgetting the funding agency is called Yorkshire Forward (oh and anything left we might give some snippets to that place south of the river!), sorry just a bit bitter about Yorkshire Forward, especially when they stated their consultants considered the Humber Toll was not an issue!!!
By the by there is a rail service to Newark via Lincoln, although not as good at TPX but point taken.
Political rant over.
Back to happier things.
Good news the XL thing is still on, just why is Humberside Airport not screaming from the rooftops?
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Press release for the Excel flights due around the 19th July!
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Mike
The Thomas Cook flights to Zakynthos and Corfu are still planned to operate and TC is currently looking for an airline to operate the routes. TC and HUY are very positive that these flights will happen.
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Mike
The Thomas Cook flights to Zakynthos and Corfu are still planned to operate and TC is currently looking for an airline to operate the routes. TC and HUY are very positive that these flights will happen.
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Mike
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Press release for the Excel flights due around the 19th July!
The Thomas Cook flights to Zakynthos and Corfu are still planned to operate and TC is currently looking for an airline to operate the routes. TC and HUY are very positive that these flights will happen.
Also on these new Greek routes, will Libra, Olympic or Kosmar take any seats on them
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I just thought that the airport would want to announce these flights as soon as possible.
What airline will be operating the Tunisia flight next year?
What airline will be operating the Tunisia flight next year?
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Despite Humberside's reluctance to announce one of the best things to happen to the airport in years (maybe since the runway extension?!), all the indications on this site and the flight times seem to point to a based aircraft, so it would be logical for XL to sell the aircraft to third parties "on its days off!" otherwise they would pay out for lots of un-necessary fuel and landing fee moving from one place to another.
The flight only prices look competitive as well, currently the XL site shows a return price to Dalaman in Summer 06 at £169 (that's £85e/w)- at those prices why go lo-co?
Is charter 'flight only' better or worse than lo-co, anyone any ideas?
The flight only prices look competitive as well, currently the XL site shows a return price to Dalaman in Summer 06 at £169 (that's £85e/w)- at those prices why go lo-co?
Is charter 'flight only' better or worse than lo-co, anyone any ideas?
The flight only prices look competitive as well, currently the XL site shows a return price to Dalaman in Summer 06 at £169 (that's £85e/w)- at those prices why go lo-co?
Erm why would a lo-co want to go to Dalaman? A 4 hour sector I think each way. So Mr Lo-co you can do four sectors a day to Dalaman at £85 e/w and back with your 150 seater, or you can do eight to ten short European sectors with your standard yeild management varying pricefrom 5p for the first few seats to £200.00 for the last few... its hardly rocket science is it Mr 7006?
Is charter 'flight only' better or worse than lo-co, anyone any ideas? Depends on what you want, and how its marketed, bit of a silly question. For me I'd say lo-co and book early, you'd likely get the ticket for far less than Mr charter. You're going to be on the plane 4 hours, go and buy some sarnies iand drinks in Boots at the terminal, job done.
Erm why would a lo-co want to go to Dalaman? A 4 hour sector I think each way. So Mr Lo-co you can do four sectors a day to Dalaman at £85 e/w and back with your 150 seater, or you can do eight to ten short European sectors with your standard yeild management varying pricefrom 5p for the first few seats to £200.00 for the last few... its hardly rocket science is it Mr 7006?
Is charter 'flight only' better or worse than lo-co, anyone any ideas? Depends on what you want, and how its marketed, bit of a silly question. For me I'd say lo-co and book early, you'd likely get the ticket for far less than Mr charter. You're going to be on the plane 4 hours, go and buy some sarnies iand drinks in Boots at the terminal, job done.
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Apparently, it is not the airport's decision not to announce, but they have been asked to hold off by Excel. The a/c will be ONLY part based TUE p.m-SAT a.m.
Unclear as yet about the second HER. TC are actively trying to get other tour operators on side for the CFU and ZTH flights. I would imagine Kosmar, Libra etc are likely candidates.
In other news, Durham Tees Valley has gained a Freebird Bodrum flight for summer 2006. Hopefully HUY will get an extra Turkey flight also.
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Unclear as yet about the second HER. TC are actively trying to get other tour operators on side for the CFU and ZTH flights. I would imagine Kosmar, Libra etc are likely candidates.
In other news, Durham Tees Valley has gained a Freebird Bodrum flight for summer 2006. Hopefully HUY will get an extra Turkey flight also.
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Jumpseater,
Brain was somewherelse at that point, meant to suggest Malaga, Alicante, etc, where the prices are about £159. The point with Dalaman is because of the 4 hour flight travel time, which is, what...2,000 miles, that's less than 13p a mile (that is less than my petrol allowance!)
Only flown lo-co once and charter once,would do neither again (although charter was in the early 90's and lo-co 2001) so just wondered if it was any better. From your response it does not appear to have done so. Think I will stick to scheduled.
Brain was somewherelse at that point, meant to suggest Malaga, Alicante, etc, where the prices are about £159. The point with Dalaman is because of the 4 hour flight travel time, which is, what...2,000 miles, that's less than 13p a mile (that is less than my petrol allowance!)
Only flown lo-co once and charter once,would do neither again (although charter was in the early 90's and lo-co 2001) so just wondered if it was any better. From your response it does not appear to have done so. Think I will stick to scheduled.
7006 says 'Think I will stick to scheduled.' For 
sake!, when will you understand lo-co are scheduled, and always have been, thats one of the reasons why they are so popular!
Malaga and Alicante have proved ripe pickings for the lo-co's at charters expense, hence they (charters)offer seat only now in competition. But my premise is the same, book early enough on a lo-co, you're only in the tube for a couple of hours, and potentially save yourself the cost of a couple of good nights out on the holiday!
'Only flown lo-co once and charter once, would do neither again' blimey, quite the seasoned traveller then! Perhaps if you used the services of lo-co and charter more frequently you'd have a less blinkered opinion and more realistic understanding of the service they provide. I was nearly killed in a crew taxi once, but it doesn't mean every taxi driver will fall asleep at the wheel!
sake!, when will you understand lo-co are scheduled, and always have been, thats one of the reasons why they are so popular!Malaga and Alicante have proved ripe pickings for the lo-co's at charters expense, hence they (charters)offer seat only now in competition. But my premise is the same, book early enough on a lo-co, you're only in the tube for a couple of hours, and potentially save yourself the cost of a couple of good nights out on the holiday!
'Only flown lo-co once and charter once, would do neither again' blimey, quite the seasoned traveller then! Perhaps if you used the services of lo-co and charter more frequently you'd have a less blinkered opinion and more realistic understanding of the service they provide. I was nearly killed in a crew taxi once, but it doesn't mean every taxi driver will fall asleep at the wheel!
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Jumpseater,
I have lost count of the number of, for clarity, I shall refer to them as full service flights, I have taken. As to charter, I spent 4 hours in a seat designed for someone of 4'6" not 6', suprised I did not get DVT. Cheapie flights? Being treated like cattle, free for all seats, travellers in various states of inebriation/undress, vulgar uncooth behaviour, inumerous delays, people thinking it is clever to be the last one on and expecting applause from the other pax -motor-coach travel is more appealing.
Flown BA, faux leather seats, leg room, service, feel relaxed. Ditto Malev, CSA, Air France etc.
Maybe I should try no frills flights again, but to me it is the difference between Netto and Waitrose; both sell food but...
I have lost count of the number of, for clarity, I shall refer to them as full service flights, I have taken. As to charter, I spent 4 hours in a seat designed for someone of 4'6" not 6', suprised I did not get DVT. Cheapie flights? Being treated like cattle, free for all seats, travellers in various states of inebriation/undress, vulgar uncooth behaviour, inumerous delays, people thinking it is clever to be the last one on and expecting applause from the other pax -motor-coach travel is more appealing.
Flown BA, faux leather seats, leg room, service, feel relaxed. Ditto Malev, CSA, Air France etc.
Maybe I should try no frills flights again, but to me it is the difference between Netto and Waitrose; both sell food but...
Both quotes from 7006
'Cheapie flights? Being treated like cattle, free for all seats, travellers in various states of inebriation/undress, vulgar uncooth behaviour, inumerous delays, people thinking it is clever to be the last one on '
Even more interestingly this statistic from 7006
'Only flown lo-co once and charter once'
I think therefore you're talking out of your I have rarely flown 'full service' as you call it, but have flown many times on both charter and lo-co. Certainly more than your massive single flight on each type of service. I have never seen on the flights I've been on behaviour as you describe, and neither have my non industry connected friends whom also use lo-co as a regular feature of their business travel. Behaviour as you describe does happen, but as various news reports have shown it happens in first class too. On my flights I've only had one delay with Ryanair, due to weather, hardly their fault. I find it interesting that you consistently 'knock' lo-co operations, yet by your own admission you have negligable experience to base your 'red top' headline assumptions on.
'Cheapie flights? Being treated like cattle, free for all seats, travellers in various states of inebriation/undress, vulgar uncooth behaviour, inumerous delays, people thinking it is clever to be the last one on '
Even more interestingly this statistic from 7006
'Only flown lo-co once and charter once'
I think therefore you're talking out of your
I have rarely flown 'full service' as you call it, but have flown many times on both charter and lo-co. Certainly more than your massive single flight on each type of service. I have never seen on the flights I've been on behaviour as you describe, and neither have my non industry connected friends whom also use lo-co as a regular feature of their business travel. Behaviour as you describe does happen, but as various news reports have shown it happens in first class too. On my flights I've only had one delay with Ryanair, due to weather, hardly their fault. I find it interesting that you consistently 'knock' lo-co operations, yet by your own admission you have negligable experience to base your 'red top' headline assumptions on.
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Apparently these flights are not taking place from HUY. They were put on the XL web site by mistake. They would like these to happen and have talked about it but nothing definate has been decided. They were leaked from inside XL and some how ended up on the web site.
Also Jet 2 who have resently been to the airport and were interested in operating from HUY have just decided not to persue it any further.
Also Jet 2 who have resently been to the airport and were interested in operating from HUY have just decided not to persue it any further.