BLACKPOOL

[Wonkavater]

Not so sure the future's jet 2 now. They brought a 757 in for the grand re-opening of the terminal on Thursday, and rumour has it, the head training captain, who I assume flew it in, was somewhat less than impressed with the facilities at Blackpool. Oops!

[nick b]

Perhaps the head training pilot was less than impressed with the taxiway at the western end of the airfield. I was once speaking to a BY pilot on a flight deck visit (pre 9/11) & I asked him what he thought about flying 75's into BLK. He stated that the western end taxiway was too narrow for 75's but everything else about the airport was fine, a different Captain on the return sector a week later raised exactly the same point.
With regards to Jet 2 are they still to base 2 73's at BLK this summer or are they now only basing one a/c? The reason for asking is that I am still keenly awaiting an annoucement from Jet 2 regarding these much talked about routes to 'citybreak' destinations. I believed AMS & CDG were mentioned, does anyone out there from either BLK or Jet2 know whether these are going to be announced soon or has this been put back until winter 06/07? I am looking at going to Paris round about the end of May, have been holding out from booking a flight from MAN or LPL in the hope of Jet2 announcing a CDG route. Any offers?

Thanks in advance

[pol1wx]

Originally Posted by Wonkavater

Not so sure the future's jet 2 now. They brought a 757 in for the grand re-opening of the terminal on Thursday, and rumour has it, the head training captain, who I assume flew it in, was somewhat less than impressed with the facilities at Blackpool. Oops!

Not true! I've spoken to the crew that took the Aircraft in and they say nothing of the sort. Infact I think they really liked it. And as for the Jet2 bosses that were there, well they think that Blackpool have done a 'Great Job with everything'. And that's from the horses mouth.


p.s The Jet2 head of training fly's the 737 and not the 757 just yet.

[The Flying Scotsman]

Pol1wx,

You beat me to it.

We took the 757 over to Blackpool.

We joined the senior management from jet2 and the good people of Blackpool involved with the new terminal and witnessed the opening by Bill Beaumont.

Some pictures were taken and some Champers drank (not by us !)

Then we went back to Leeds. A good day out all around !

Cheers, Scottie.

P.S. I’m involved with the 757 training but I’ve never been “the head” of anything.

[Wonkavater]

That is good news. I'm glad to have been proved wrong. Apologies to anyone who may have been offended by my duff info. It's good to get the facts from the horses mouth, as it were!

[Pain in the R's]

One of issues I have with Blackpool Airport is the lack of public transport when it is surrounded by public transport links. Why can’t busses stop outside the terminal instead of outside the airport boundary? Only a mile away there is a major coach station for National Express yet no coaches stop at the airport. Also on the boundary of the airport there is a railway station yet it might as well be 5 miles away for anyone with luggage.

[Yak97]

BNWA - Let410 lease?

I note that the CAA has published a request by BNWA to lease a Hungarian LET410 from 27/03 to 14/04.

a. Has it arrived?
b. Why a LET410 all the way from Hungary? Surely there are some J31/EMB110 around closer or is this something more long term? I know Rockhopper applied for a lease but dropped the idea and went J31?

[dsendnow]

BNWA LEASING LET 410

CANNOT FIND THIS ON THE OFFICIAL RECORD PUBLISHED BY THE CAA ??

[Yak97]

CAA Official Record 2

Published Tuesday in Official Record (OF) 2 No. 1740. Can be found on the CAA website, under Consumer Protection Group, Airline Licensing, Legislation & publications, Licensing Notices. Displayed in PDF format.

[dsendnow]

LET 410

WHY HIRE A LET 410 FROM HUNGARY WHEN THERE ARE ENGLISH CARRIERS AVAILABLE TO DO THE WORK.

[GOLF-INDIA BRAVO]

Why the shouting?

G-I-B

[dsendnow]

G-I-B

Sorry mate I am deaf in one finger

[factanonverba]

Mon ZB have just released winter details, A321 3 times a week to AGP.

[LBIA]

Hi

Jet2 have started releaseing there summer 2007 programme from Blackpool Airport.

Flights to Palma and Alicante to both go once daily and Murcia to go up to 4 times weekly by the looks of things with an Monday and Friday service added. So i'm guessing Jet2's Blackpool base will need a second based machine by next summer.

[tilewood]

Silverhawk:

Your response does little to help in an industry where competition is high,
and pax can vote with their feet.

I am sure there are plenty of others who feel the same as trollyedolly,
and if enough give BLK a wide berth your dismissive approach will
be of little comfort to airport staff who find their jobs disappearing.

Now had you said, yes there are faults but the handling agents and
airport are aware and seeking to improve the situation, then perhaps
trolleydolly and others would be prepared to give BLK another try!!

[rufus.t.firefly]

I have used Blackpool on a number of occassions for the convenience of
flying from a local airport , saving wasted travel time to Manchester.

Whilst I enjoy using the "local facility" , I find that the personnel on site appear to be at a loss at times to be able to deal with the travelling public
in the manner and with the attitude that the traveller expects.

I would suggest this is part of the "learning curve" for the Blackpool operation , it is no longer a "sleepy hollow" , it is attempting to operate as
a "real" airport , the transition will take some time.

Just to encounter the chaotic state of affairs with regard to parking and driving through the one way traffic system when two jets are in at once is
comical. The "arrivals tent" serves its purpose but please put some heating in it guys - it's warmer on the ramp at 21.00 at night and those baggage handling techniques are practically brutal when pax stand in arrivals watching their precious suitcases heading for the conveyor belt !!

Anyway stick with it and they'll probably get there in the end !

[Wonkavater]

Wise words Rufus. The arrival of Jet2 and Monarch have created challenges across the board for the airport. We're doing the best we can and striving to be better. All who work at the airport realise we have quite a way to go, and hope that our customers will stick by us in the future.

[silverhawk]

I suspect td737 was positioning aircrew who has had her/his expenses cut due to proximity of BLK. Read the post from him/her again and tell me she/he/it is not insulting in the extreme.

[trolleydolly737]

No, Silverhawk, not insulting... just saying how I saw it... and believe me I'll be giving BLK a very wide birth!

PPP: It was insulting! But now removed. If you want to say how it is words are easy to find - if you look.

[tilewood]

Silverhawk: Are you Blackpool's business development manager?!!