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Nakata77, I think the simple answer is because the BLK website is a bit of a joke. Just by looking at it I wouldn't say it was that attractive. Looks more like the information it has is just plonked onto a background with no thought to image and marketing. I complained a long time ago(few years now) to the person who designs the site. I remember complaining that the site was never updated and looked tacky. Didn't get much of a response but your query does not surprise me.
If you look on the home page and to the right where they try to
say how good the airport is and why we should use it, it just looks a mess. Written on 'word' and copied over very quickly.
Another thing. It took BLK weeks to put the new Girona FR service onto the website and even now its not exactly advertising itself well. All we do have is the same story about 'birds' that has been on for months. I thinik their a victim of their own creation in some ways.
I know I sound harsh but I'm sure others will agree that BLK needs to get its act together and quick.
Oh and another thing. If I rememebr right, its either FR to Dublin or Stansted. If you look at the timetable on the website I'm sure it says there are 2 flights within a few hours of eachother on there.With the same flight number.Whats that all about?
If you look on the home page and to the right where they try to
say how good the airport is and why we should use it, it just looks a mess. Written on 'word' and copied over very quickly.
Another thing. It took BLK weeks to put the new Girona FR service onto the website and even now its not exactly advertising itself well. All we do have is the same story about 'birds' that has been on for months. I thinik their a victim of their own creation in some ways.
I know I sound harsh but I'm sure others will agree that BLK needs to get its act together and quick.
Oh and another thing. If I rememebr right, its either FR to Dublin or Stansted. If you look at the timetable on the website I'm sure it says there are 2 flights within a few hours of eachother on there.With the same flight number.Whats that all about?
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I agree with every word you said. But it could be a case of limted - or non-existant - manpower. They definately need to expand their marketing team if they are going to make a success of Barcelona Girona and any further routes for example.
I agree with every word you said. But it could be a case of limted - or non-existant - manpower. They definately need to expand their marketing team if they are going to make a success of Barcelona Girona and any further routes for example.
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It could be a case of staffing problems but I doubt it. I know BLK have X amount of staff and with such long periods between flights on any given day I'm sure someone could come up with something more up to date and freindly in terms of a website.
I'm glad someone agrees with me. I don't like being harsh when I am a supporter of the airport but sometimes these people need a good kicking. Not that they would listen to me anyway.
Obviously FR do their bit in terms of marketing through their own website but I'm surprised FR have not said to BLK that they want to see more advertsing for this Girona route on BLKs website.
I think BLK are onto a good thing at the mo but it could go as quick as it came if BLK dont do there part. I don't mean to offend anyone and I have said this before. BLK staff remind me of civi staff. They take so long doing the simplist of things. A board with a sign saying Ryanair fly to bla bla bla on Squires Gate Lane is not good enough.
Rant over.Someone else take over now.
I'm glad someone agrees with me. I don't like being harsh when I am a supporter of the airport but sometimes these people need a good kicking. Not that they would listen to me anyway.
Obviously FR do their bit in terms of marketing through their own website but I'm surprised FR have not said to BLK that they want to see more advertsing for this Girona route on BLKs website.
I think BLK are onto a good thing at the mo but it could go as quick as it came if BLK dont do there part. I don't mean to offend anyone and I have said this before. BLK staff remind me of civi staff. They take so long doing the simplist of things. A board with a sign saying Ryanair fly to bla bla bla on Squires Gate Lane is not good enough.
Rant over.Someone else take over now.
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I believe there is a town in the south of England with an airport. It too has a seaside/casinos/boarding-guest houses in abundance, and rail links, drunken revellers at weekends, and a runway not dissimilar to that of BLK. Similar operation too, in terms of flights operating, i.e. charter and a few local scheduled flights. Haven't noticed anyone taking the mickey out Southend!
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People need something to have a go at ... makes them feel better about themselves. It is Blackpool at the moment, it'll be somewhere else next week. This forum is full of negativity and cynicism. It's a shame, but I guess that's the way of the world on pprune.
However, as for Blackpool, what I want to know is all the people who have a go at it, and instantly dismiss it, when did you last go, when did you last talk to someone in Preston, or Lancaster, or Blackburn or Blackpool and ask them what they think about their friendly little airport, with competitive parking, an uncongested motorway leading to it? They all prefer it to Manchester and Liverpool!
Yes the airport needs more flights, yes the marketing needs bringing up to speed, and yes work needs to be done on the terminal .. but all that is in hand and changes will be seen over the coming months.
So, instead of the negativity, why don't 'we' as a community start to support our regional airports ... just for once, you should try it, you might even enjoy the experience!
However, as for Blackpool, what I want to know is all the people who have a go at it, and instantly dismiss it, when did you last go, when did you last talk to someone in Preston, or Lancaster, or Blackburn or Blackpool and ask them what they think about their friendly little airport, with competitive parking, an uncongested motorway leading to it? They all prefer it to Manchester and Liverpool!
Yes the airport needs more flights, yes the marketing needs bringing up to speed, and yes work needs to be done on the terminal .. but all that is in hand and changes will be seen over the coming months.
So, instead of the negativity, why don't 'we' as a community start to support our regional airports ... just for once, you should try it, you might even enjoy the experience!
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Gareth. I take your comments on board but trust me I'm not saying these things just to make myself feel better. If I was going to do that I would certainly come up with something more interesting than BLK.
In reply to your Q about who I have spoken to in the area.It happens to be quite a few people.Some are in agreement with me and the others still didn't know you could fly from BLK so that brings me back to exactly what I have said in previous posts.
When was the last time I was at the airport? I live 5 minutes away and I have always tried to go once a week for a look round but sometimes work commitments get in the way.
I'm glad you agree about the need for new routes and better marketing its the fact that you say its all about to change. The new owners have been there a little while now and in my opinion should be making BLK more public than what they have. I'm not talking new routes, its not that easy but I do mean marketing.
One thing that I did find funny recently while I remember was the fact that the travel show that was on last weekend was advertised in the paper as LPL being the sponsor. I dont know all the facts before you have a go but if you take it on face value do you not think an intelligent idea would be to have BLK sponsor it since its a few miles down the road.Not LPL who has pretty much nothing to do with BLK. Maybe it wasn't suggested to BLK management hey.
I do agree with you that as a community we need to support BLK but I don't beleive in hiding away thinking everything will sort itself out. ie BLK will not get anywhere just by sitting and doing very little.Very much like the football club but thats a different story.
Bet you didnt know BLK turned down a well known lo-co carrier before they set up shop at LPL!!! That is not what I call forward thinking.This was a good few years ago. Could not agree on landing fees I believe but I'm sure there could have been more to it.
In reply to your Q about who I have spoken to in the area.It happens to be quite a few people.Some are in agreement with me and the others still didn't know you could fly from BLK so that brings me back to exactly what I have said in previous posts.
When was the last time I was at the airport? I live 5 minutes away and I have always tried to go once a week for a look round but sometimes work commitments get in the way.
I'm glad you agree about the need for new routes and better marketing its the fact that you say its all about to change. The new owners have been there a little while now and in my opinion should be making BLK more public than what they have. I'm not talking new routes, its not that easy but I do mean marketing.
One thing that I did find funny recently while I remember was the fact that the travel show that was on last weekend was advertised in the paper as LPL being the sponsor. I dont know all the facts before you have a go but if you take it on face value do you not think an intelligent idea would be to have BLK sponsor it since its a few miles down the road.Not LPL who has pretty much nothing to do with BLK. Maybe it wasn't suggested to BLK management hey.
I do agree with you that as a community we need to support BLK but I don't beleive in hiding away thinking everything will sort itself out. ie BLK will not get anywhere just by sitting and doing very little.Very much like the football club but thats a different story.
Bet you didnt know BLK turned down a well known lo-co carrier before they set up shop at LPL!!! That is not what I call forward thinking.This was a good few years ago. Could not agree on landing fees I believe but I'm sure there could have been more to it.
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The new owners have only been in residence for a few months which is not a long time ... beleive me!
The travel show was sponsored by LPL because that is who the organisers asked first, nothing to do with the airport.
The point about marketing is important. I think it is important to remember that the art of marketing is as much about timing as it is the content. At the moment, if BLK spent a huge amouont of money on marketing it would a better opportunity later WHEN the airport has more routes to offer ... there are many many elements at play here ... and whilst it can be frustraing form the outside, you need to give the new owners a little bit of trust and be patient.
That is my view anyway!
The travel show was sponsored by LPL because that is who the organisers asked first, nothing to do with the airport.
The point about marketing is important. I think it is important to remember that the art of marketing is as much about timing as it is the content. At the moment, if BLK spent a huge amouont of money on marketing it would a better opportunity later WHEN the airport has more routes to offer ... there are many many elements at play here ... and whilst it can be frustraing form the outside, you need to give the new owners a little bit of trust and be patient.
That is my view anyway!
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well lets safely assume gareth works at the airport, and that he has it all in control.
I'm sure all airports could do more to advertise but then again BLK will never be in a position to aggressively market in the same way LPL does. Same goes for BOH v SOU.
The airlines at Regional airports know this and they have to advertise more heavily than normal, unless they feel bookings are going VERY well in which case minimal advertising is necessary.
I'm sure all airports could do more to advertise but then again BLK will never be in a position to aggressively market in the same way LPL does. Same goes for BOH v SOU.
The airlines at Regional airports know this and they have to advertise more heavily than normal, unless they feel bookings are going VERY well in which case minimal advertising is necessary.
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Hi,
Just thought I'd stick my two penneth in...
First off....Ryanair!
There are 2 stansted flights a day...I saw the second one about 2 hours ago do a very imaginative left turn on its initial climb...quite a sight...!
BLK must be losing money on them being there...a serious amount.
They do not pay BLK anything for the use of the airport...i.e. no landing fee's, handling fee's, fuel, etc.
A new terminal is planned for the western side of the airport, behind where the Vulcan is. The plans include the demolition of the new GA hangar which only went up late last year under the previous administration.
All The Best!
Just thought I'd stick my two penneth in...
First off....Ryanair!
There are 2 stansted flights a day...I saw the second one about 2 hours ago do a very imaginative left turn on its initial climb...quite a sight...!
BLK must be losing money on them being there...a serious amount.
They do not pay BLK anything for the use of the airport...i.e. no landing fee's, handling fee's, fuel, etc.
A new terminal is planned for the western side of the airport, behind where the Vulcan is. The plans include the demolition of the new GA hangar which only went up late last year under the previous administration.
All The Best!
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I had to laugh today, went on the BLK website and its had a few cosmetic changes. I wonder if that had anything to do with my previous posts ranting on about the look of the website??
Anyway, just wondering if anyone has any news or rumours in the new year for BLK? There must be somebody who knows something now were into Feb lol
I would like to ask something. I keep seeing adverts in the press for flights/hols to spain(not Girona). These are due to dept in May/june and pos July if I remember right. Is this a continuation of the winter charter series from one of the operators? Its been bugging me.
Also, On the website it has the FR924/5 to/fro DUB has having 2 daily flights on a Mon and Sun. Is this right?
Anyone know of anything new happening with BNWA or KeenAir?
I think instead of my Qs on Spain and FR I should have just asked does anyone have any news lol
Anyway, just wondering if anyone has any news or rumours in the new year for BLK? There must be somebody who knows something now were into Feb lol
I would like to ask something. I keep seeing adverts in the press for flights/hols to spain(not Girona). These are due to dept in May/june and pos July if I remember right. Is this a continuation of the winter charter series from one of the operators? Its been bugging me.
Also, On the website it has the FR924/5 to/fro DUB has having 2 daily flights on a Mon and Sun. Is this right?
Anyone know of anything new happening with BNWA or KeenAir?
I think instead of my Qs on Spain and FR I should have just asked does anyone have any news lol
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New website will be launched towards end of march. What we have will have to do intil then.
Terminal reconfiguration works will start soon for completion mid summer.
Like I have said before, the management are all too aware of the issues, and like I have said before, could we not be a little more positive and look to the future rather than constantly knocking what will be a golden opportunity for air travel over the coming years.
Terminal reconfiguration works will start soon for completion mid summer.
Like I have said before, the management are all too aware of the issues, and like I have said before, could we not be a little more positive and look to the future rather than constantly knocking what will be a golden opportunity for air travel over the coming years.
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A2B Airlines, any news, rumour is the FlyKeen bunch are aquiring 2x Shorts 360 first to be delivered to Blackpool March 1, second three months later ?
BAC Express are supposed to be the lessee, thought they sold out to Air Contactors
BAC Express are supposed to be the lessee, thought they sold out to Air Contactors
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Me, I wish I could fly to Belfast from Blackpool instead of Liverpool by the likes of Ryanair or Easyjet. I HATE the drive to Liverpool!
I wonder if that will ever be possible. I can live in hope
I wonder if that will ever be possible. I can live in hope
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New route was announced today(4/3/05) to Varna Bulgaria.
The route is to operate every Thursday dep BLK 07.30 using a Balkan Airways A320. Route starts next month and lasts till Oct 27th.
The route is to operate every Thursday dep BLK 07.30 using a Balkan Airways A320. Route starts next month and lasts till Oct 27th.