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Based on the schedule they have on sale, then it needs 10 aircraft at certain peak periods in the summer on certain days (Monday and Friday evenings around 17:30 - 18:00). Of course, moving a couple of things back by 20mins here and there could make it all work with 9, so who knows. Even if is 9, there look to be about 30 workable time windows in which someone like Easyjet would be getting another sector out of their kit....and that's at peak season (i.e late May to early Sept).
That said, it's probably unwise at this stage to assume the Jet2 fleet won't be added to before the peak summer period and it's also difficult to tell yet what the requirements are over at MAN given the absence of LGW, AMS, EDI and BUD from the schedule at the moment.
Things may look clearer when the outstanding slot issues are tidied up by the end of the month.
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That said, it's probably unwise at this stage to assume the Jet2 fleet won't be added to before the peak summer period and it's also difficult to tell yet what the requirements are over at MAN given the absence of LGW, AMS, EDI and BUD from the schedule at the moment.
Things may look clearer when the outstanding slot issues are tidied up by the end of the month.
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Apparently there are TWO more destinations to come for the Jet2 Leeds base. Yes that is after the Bergamo and Rome announcements and the apparent loss of a Dusseldorf service. Fingers crossed X!
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LPA, LCA etc all sound plausible for W06/07 once the 757s have been released from running up and down to Malaga, Alicante etc and it seems likely there will be more route announcements this year in relation to the next winter programme.
But the issue here is really S06 and I'd be surprised if LCA was announced as a summer route at this stage and even more surprised if LPA was. The excess capacity all sits on the 737 fleet and in particular a number of shortish but workable windows before 11:00. They would suit things like Cork, Jersey or other domestic or near-Europe destinations rather than the Canaries and Cyprus.
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But the issue here is really S06 and I'd be surprised if LCA was announced as a summer route at this stage and even more surprised if LPA was. The excess capacity all sits on the 737 fleet and in particular a number of shortish but workable windows before 11:00. They would suit things like Cork, Jersey or other domestic or near-Europe destinations rather than the Canaries and Cyprus.
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..well if this article in the T&A tonight is anything to go by, someone is having a close look at a German route.
www.thisisbradford.co.uk
Door to Germany set to be opened
by Will Kilner
Plans are in the pipeline to encourage more tourists to Bradford from Germany. A new flight to a major German airport is set to boost business and tourism across the Bradford district. Bosses at Leeds-Bradford Airport are holding `advanced talks' with a well-known airline and details of the flight are set to be announced next month. The flight will allow Yorkshire businessman to fly direct to one of Germany's main economic centres. At the same time, the flight could cash in on the northern European tourism market by enticing German tourists to the region. Ed Anderson, managing director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "It will be possible to sell tickets for the new flight at both ends because the Yorkshire Tourist Board is actively encouraging inbound tourism from Germany. "We know a lot of people fly to Germany who originate in Yorkshire but can't fly from their local airport." Mr Anderson said he had been working closely with major airlines to encourage them to introduce more business routes from Leeds-Bradford. We are actively trying to get a service to a major German Airport and we are very close to achieving that, so watch this space. "We would like to see more business routes and Germany is the obvious gap. We're at an advanced stage." It is understood the Yorkshire Tourist board is preparing to market the district to Germany and northern Europe. A spokesman said: "Northern Europe has always been a strong target area for the Yorkshire Tourist Board and we would welcome more flights from Germany." Tricia Tillotson, the Bradford district's tourism information manager, said: "It's very exciting. Leeds-Bradford Airport has been doing a fantastic job bringing people to the area. "This will help bring extra visitors to the district which is fantastic news." Geoffrey Rhodes, of the Shipley-Hamm Twinning Association, said: "Our members have flown out to Germany before and we have had German visitors who have flown here, but they have always had to use Manchester Airport. "If they start a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, that would definitely be beneficial to us." The Germany flight would be among seven new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport set to be introduced this year.
..the T&A were so moved by the news of a possible German service, they even devoted their 'opinion' column to the story, saying:
There is already a long tradition of bringing German visitors to this city thanks to the efforts of members of twinning associations in Bradford and Shipley, who have reciprocal arrangements with their counterparts in Munchenglad-bach and Hamm to stay in each other's homes on exchange visits. Currently, though, the deterrent to general tourism from Germany is that visitors have to fly to Manchester. Direct flights to Leeds Bradford Airport would enable West Yorkshire to promote itself heavily in that country as a tourist destination. It would also help this region to strengthen business links with Germany, and it would give more German people a chance to see the major contribution their forebears made to a city like Bradford.
www.thisisbradford.co.uk
Door to Germany set to be opened
by Will Kilner
Plans are in the pipeline to encourage more tourists to Bradford from Germany. A new flight to a major German airport is set to boost business and tourism across the Bradford district. Bosses at Leeds-Bradford Airport are holding `advanced talks' with a well-known airline and details of the flight are set to be announced next month. The flight will allow Yorkshire businessman to fly direct to one of Germany's main economic centres. At the same time, the flight could cash in on the northern European tourism market by enticing German tourists to the region. Ed Anderson, managing director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "It will be possible to sell tickets for the new flight at both ends because the Yorkshire Tourist Board is actively encouraging inbound tourism from Germany. "We know a lot of people fly to Germany who originate in Yorkshire but can't fly from their local airport." Mr Anderson said he had been working closely with major airlines to encourage them to introduce more business routes from Leeds-Bradford. We are actively trying to get a service to a major German Airport and we are very close to achieving that, so watch this space. "We would like to see more business routes and Germany is the obvious gap. We're at an advanced stage." It is understood the Yorkshire Tourist board is preparing to market the district to Germany and northern Europe. A spokesman said: "Northern Europe has always been a strong target area for the Yorkshire Tourist Board and we would welcome more flights from Germany." Tricia Tillotson, the Bradford district's tourism information manager, said: "It's very exciting. Leeds-Bradford Airport has been doing a fantastic job bringing people to the area. "This will help bring extra visitors to the district which is fantastic news." Geoffrey Rhodes, of the Shipley-Hamm Twinning Association, said: "Our members have flown out to Germany before and we have had German visitors who have flown here, but they have always had to use Manchester Airport. "If they start a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, that would definitely be beneficial to us." The Germany flight would be among seven new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport set to be introduced this year.
..the T&A were so moved by the news of a possible German service, they even devoted their 'opinion' column to the story, saying:
There is already a long tradition of bringing German visitors to this city thanks to the efforts of members of twinning associations in Bradford and Shipley, who have reciprocal arrangements with their counterparts in Munchenglad-bach and Hamm to stay in each other's homes on exchange visits. Currently, though, the deterrent to general tourism from Germany is that visitors have to fly to Manchester. Direct flights to Leeds Bradford Airport would enable West Yorkshire to promote itself heavily in that country as a tourist destination. It would also help this region to strengthen business links with Germany, and it would give more German people a chance to see the major contribution their forebears made to a city like Bradford.
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Has anyone come up with a new name for LBIA? I seem to remember comment on this a while back. Personally, I favour a slight change to Leeds And Bradford International Airport, L.A.B.I.A. for short. Any comment?
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Originally Posted by 682ft AMSL
..well if this article in the T&A tonight is anything to go by, someone is having a close look at a German route.
www.thisisbradford.co.uk
Door to Germany set to be opened
by Will Kilner
Plans are in the pipeline to encourage more tourists to Bradford from Germany. A new flight to a major German airport is set to boost business and tourism across the Bradford district. Bosses at Leeds-Bradford Airport are holding `advanced talks' with a well-known airline and details of the flight are set to be announced next month. The flight will allow Yorkshire businessman to fly direct to one of Germany's main economic centres. At the same time, the flight could cash in on the northern European tourism market by enticing German tourists to the region. Ed Anderson, managing director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "It will be possible to sell tickets for the new flight at both ends because the Yorkshire Tourist Board is actively encouraging inbound tourism from Germany. "We know a lot of people fly to Germany who originate in Yorkshire but can't fly from their local airport." Mr Anderson said he had been working closely with major airlines to encourage them to introduce more business routes from Leeds-Bradford. We are actively trying to get a service to a major German Airport and we are very close to achieving that, so watch this space. "We would like to see more business routes and Germany is the obvious gap. We're at an advanced stage." It is understood the Yorkshire Tourist board is preparing to market the district to Germany and northern Europe. A spokesman said: "Northern Europe has always been a strong target area for the Yorkshire Tourist Board and we would welcome more flights from Germany." Tricia Tillotson, the Bradford district's tourism information manager, said: "It's very exciting. Leeds-Bradford Airport has been doing a fantastic job bringing people to the area. "This will help bring extra visitors to the district which is fantastic news." Geoffrey Rhodes, of the Shipley-Hamm Twinning Association, said: "Our members have flown out to Germany before and we have had German visitors who have flown here, but they have always had to use Manchester Airport. "If they start a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, that would definitely be beneficial to us." The Germany flight would be among seven new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport set to be introduced this year.
..the T&A were so moved by the news of a possible German service, they even devoted their 'opinion' column to the story, saying:
There is already a long tradition of bringing German visitors to this city thanks to the efforts of members of twinning associations in Bradford and Shipley, who have reciprocal arrangements with their counterparts in Munchenglad-bach and Hamm to stay in each other's homes on exchange visits. Currently, though, the deterrent to general tourism from Germany is that visitors have to fly to Manchester. Direct flights to Leeds Bradford Airport would enable West Yorkshire to promote itself heavily in that country as a tourist destination. It would also help this region to strengthen business links with Germany, and it would give more German people a chance to see the major contribution their forebears made to a city like Bradford.
www.thisisbradford.co.uk
Door to Germany set to be opened
by Will Kilner
Plans are in the pipeline to encourage more tourists to Bradford from Germany. A new flight to a major German airport is set to boost business and tourism across the Bradford district. Bosses at Leeds-Bradford Airport are holding `advanced talks' with a well-known airline and details of the flight are set to be announced next month. The flight will allow Yorkshire businessman to fly direct to one of Germany's main economic centres. At the same time, the flight could cash in on the northern European tourism market by enticing German tourists to the region. Ed Anderson, managing director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "It will be possible to sell tickets for the new flight at both ends because the Yorkshire Tourist Board is actively encouraging inbound tourism from Germany. "We know a lot of people fly to Germany who originate in Yorkshire but can't fly from their local airport." Mr Anderson said he had been working closely with major airlines to encourage them to introduce more business routes from Leeds-Bradford. We are actively trying to get a service to a major German Airport and we are very close to achieving that, so watch this space. "We would like to see more business routes and Germany is the obvious gap. We're at an advanced stage." It is understood the Yorkshire Tourist board is preparing to market the district to Germany and northern Europe. A spokesman said: "Northern Europe has always been a strong target area for the Yorkshire Tourist Board and we would welcome more flights from Germany." Tricia Tillotson, the Bradford district's tourism information manager, said: "It's very exciting. Leeds-Bradford Airport has been doing a fantastic job bringing people to the area. "This will help bring extra visitors to the district which is fantastic news." Geoffrey Rhodes, of the Shipley-Hamm Twinning Association, said: "Our members have flown out to Germany before and we have had German visitors who have flown here, but they have always had to use Manchester Airport. "If they start a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, that would definitely be beneficial to us." The Germany flight would be among seven new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport set to be introduced this year.
..the T&A were so moved by the news of a possible German service, they even devoted their 'opinion' column to the story, saying:
There is already a long tradition of bringing German visitors to this city thanks to the efforts of members of twinning associations in Bradford and Shipley, who have reciprocal arrangements with their counterparts in Munchenglad-bach and Hamm to stay in each other's homes on exchange visits. Currently, though, the deterrent to general tourism from Germany is that visitors have to fly to Manchester. Direct flights to Leeds Bradford Airport would enable West Yorkshire to promote itself heavily in that country as a tourist destination. It would also help this region to strengthen business links with Germany, and it would give more German people a chance to see the major contribution their forebears made to a city like Bradford.
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Come-on this isn't time for in-fighting amongst the different parties that support LBIA. Such coverage in the local press should be welcomed, particularly when the news even makes the editorial comment. We ought to be guessing which airline might be involved!
If EA etc have seen fit to speak to the press, one hopes that they have got this one 'in the bag' and might explain why Jet2 decided not to take up their DUS slots.
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If EA etc have seen fit to speak to the press, one hopes that they have got this one 'in the bag' and might explain why Jet2 decided not to take up their DUS slots.
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14 loop.... may i apologise for using a user name so similair to yours,this was in no way intended to use your name in an underhand manner.Unfortunately as with all forums they only tell you if you choose an exact same username and not a very similair name.Once again i apologise for this and have changed to a different username..... hopefully not the same as someone else again......
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Could be anyone to anywhere really. Some carriers probably carry a greater probability than others as will certain destinations, but I imagine Jet2, bmi or the German low-cost operators are all likely candidates. The suggestion that the airport are involved in fairly lengthy discussions with the operator concerned maybe hints at it being a new relationship rather than growth from an existing operator.
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How about Air Berlin then ? They are keen to expand their "UK to Germany/Spain via STN" routes and althiugh after GLA and MAN BFS and EDI have been rumoued to come on line for domestic flights to STN, LBA might be another good guess then. Would give passengers cheap one-stop services to DUS, HAM, HAJ, TXL, FMO, NUE, PMI, ALC plus VIE and possibly ZRH.
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Channel Islands Travel Service & Discover Jersey Holidays are relaunching there weekly charter flights from LBA to Jersey which use to be operated by BA citi express Dash 8 aircraft but has'nt operated for the past 2 years. The flight will be operating from May 20th till September 16th 2006.
The flight is to be NOW operated by Air Southwest with one of there Dash 8-Q300's arriveing LBA at 15:25 as the WOW9300 and then departs LBA bound for Jersey at 16:00 as the WOW9301.
The flight is to be NOW operated by Air Southwest with one of there Dash 8-Q300's arriveing LBA at 15:25 as the WOW9300 and then departs LBA bound for Jersey at 16:00 as the WOW9301.
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Having a very good friend who is a LH First Officer and based/lives in FRA, I'd be extremely pleased if this was the soon to be announced German destination. However, LCC flights into FRA are almost as rare as hens teeth and I doubt LH will want to dilute their MAN services by looking at LBA, or allowing bmi to operate the route.
My own opinion, like others here, would be that either DUS or MUC would seem more likely.
My own opinion, like others here, would be that either DUS or MUC would seem more likely.