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Farmer, Am afraid to say it.. I can't reveal my source. (You know me though... see you later
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Birdy... Thanks for your input, and yes I do realise the repercussions of said (Speculated) closure.
It has been some peoples thoughts for some time that the Bristol base is in jeapordy of closure. As AirHumberside quite rightly asked, yes at the moment their base at Bristol is purely Charter. We see them coming through security very infrequently these days...
Let's just wait and see but as I hear it... BRS no more..
)Birdy... Thanks for your input, and yes I do realise the repercussions of said (Speculated) closure.
It has been some peoples thoughts for some time that the Bristol base is in jeapordy of closure. As AirHumberside quite rightly asked, yes at the moment their base at Bristol is purely Charter. We see them coming through security very infrequently these days...
Let's just wait and see but as I hear it... BRS no more..
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New Routes
Air Southwest have announced further expansion at there NQY and PLH bases.
With flights From PLH to NCL/GLA/DUB and ORK via NQY
Also Winter 08 Services to CMF from both NQY and PLH
Question: Are they adding to the fleet if so will they take the EX BACON dash 8's that BE have in storage
With flights From PLH to NCL/GLA/DUB and ORK via NQY
Also Winter 08 Services to CMF from both NQY and PLH
Question: Are they adding to the fleet if so will they take the EX BACON dash 8's that BE have in storage
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Its a shame CWL isnt involved in any of the new route annoucements.
CWL is crying out for a decent NCL route (Eastern being expensive) and baby only do GLA x1 daily which is no use to business pax.
I'm sure NCL, GLA, ABZ, DUB (against Aer Arann), and even LGW/LCY would do well from CWL.
CWL is crying out for a decent NCL route (Eastern being expensive) and baby only do GLA x1 daily which is no use to business pax.
I'm sure NCL, GLA, ABZ, DUB (against Aer Arann), and even LGW/LCY would do well from CWL.
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i presume it is only the based a/c and crews that are leaving Bristol, leaving the existing MAN-LBA-PLY-NQY services to be operated as 'w' pattern as they were prior to the Brs base being established. As has been stated previously, i aggree they missed a hell of an oportunity by not jumping in after FLYBACON pulled out.
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Have to agree with Caaardiff, come back to CWL Air Southwest. you were great here and surely there must be some routes for you to do.......
Have also been advised that the towbar for WOW has been returned to CWL - due to all the large amount of charter flights. CWL to CFE,HUY,GCI,LPL,SNN to name a few.
If BRS is closing why not make that jump to CWL - we will look after you !!!
Have also been advised that the towbar for WOW has been returned to CWL - due to all the large amount of charter flights. CWL to CFE,HUY,GCI,LPL,SNN to name a few.
If BRS is closing why not make that jump to CWL - we will look after you !!!
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Lack of foresight? Has ASW EVER shown any foresight? Moving to Cardiff would involve moving out of the airlines beloved South West region. And that would require balls and someone to have a clue about what is going on. Something that the management I doubt are capable of doing.
This recent decision proves that the management have no clue. A whole host of opportunities have gone begging over the last couple of years. A realy shame for the great people that work at BRS. Excellent people and I wish them well.
This recent decision proves that the management have no clue. A whole host of opportunities have gone begging over the last couple of years. A realy shame for the great people that work at BRS. Excellent people and I wish them well.
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When FlyBe pulled BACon out, all at BRS were hoping Air Southwest could be the next success story from here-They could have gained a lot. The ASW crews are all top and wish them the best for the future. I would imagine BRS are not too worried though as we will still have them here on a W and it will free some night parking. With thier expansion plans in the future they may decide to come back. Aviation is a fickle and unpredictable business. Good news for Newquay though. I think they could build up a nice airport there with right investment.
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I think they could build up a nice airport there with right investment
There are a heap of potential routes at BRS, but alas no business sense to set any of them up.
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It has been some peoples thoughts for some time that the Bristol base is in jeapordy of closure. As AirHumberside quite rightly asked, yes at the moment their base at Bristol is purely Charter. We see them coming through security very infrequently these days...
As above states, BRS was mainly used for charter. Were the any of the scheduled routes that were started using the BRS crews and a/c?
They are an airline of the southwest. Using only NQY/PLH as their bases would save them alot of money. And it also means more routes from these bases, as has just been released.
If the route was PLH/NQy-BRS-NCL/GLA this would be a complete waste of time, competing against EZY. There's a gap in the market, and ASW are the perfect people to fill it!
Well done! Here's hoping they do take on more a/c soon and we see more from them!
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BarinBuzz wrote - There lies the problem. Who is going to invest in it? If you think Sutton Harbour - your wrong. They are only interested in safe, secure investments - not airports.
Following the development of this new exciting housing estate they'd issue a press release saying all the money made from the development is to be reinvested in the airport!
Turkeys they are!
Few people in Air Southwest want to be backed by Sutton Harbour but until someone tells MG, there's nothing anyone in the airline can do!
God Bless everyone at BRS - I wish them well!
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Management haven't got a clue? I thought Air Southwest was now run by Jim Cameron and if that is the same Jim Cameron I know with experience stretching back thirty years or more then I find that hard to believe.
Having run an airline myself and been commercial director of two others I assure you it is not easy and what may sometimes appear like a huge opportunity sometimes proves otherwise for many obscure reasons when the numbers are crunched and the research properly carried out.
Success is measured by profit and loss, revenue earned against expenditure and should not be measured by appearance based on what and where you fly.....
If JC reads this how's the availability on the comet 4B this weekend??
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Having run an airline myself and been commercial director of two others I assure you it is not easy and what may sometimes appear like a huge opportunity sometimes proves otherwise for many obscure reasons when the numbers are crunched and the research properly carried out.
Success is measured by profit and loss, revenue earned against expenditure and should not be measured by appearance based on what and where you fly.....
If JC reads this how's the availability on the comet 4B this weekend??
????
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How many unserved routes at BRS are suitable for a Dash 8? Not many, and not the likes of FRA, DUS, ZRH, MUC and CPH. Plus theres also the issue of slots at the destination airport. Air Southwest are probably best sticking to one fleet type and expanding in their core market of Newquay and Plymouth
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Bristol base to close?
Am I missing the point, I have just received a mail from ASW saying they have flts from BRS to Man Leeds Nqy Ply and Jersey, so is Bristol closing? Very handy for me popping over from Spain to see the folks in Cornwall so I hope not.
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what may sometimes appear like a huge opportunity sometimes proves otherwise for many obscure reasons when the numbers are crunched and the research properly carried out
Hopefully the new routes ex PLH and NQY will have been better thought out.
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From the NQY position the NCL route is a no brainer, Baby proved the demand from the region out of MME, was unfortunate that when Baby pulled the base from MME that nobody jumped on until now. It will sell like hot cakes.
GLA will be very popular as well, the surveys conducted identify GLA as a top 6 destination Airport.
GLA will be very popular as well, the surveys conducted identify GLA as a top 6 destination Airport.
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Anyone have any thoughts on the new PLH/NQY to CMF (Chambery)? Bit of a long trek, 2hrs 30mins flying and a bit of a numb bum at the end!! Pax load restricted to 40 to make room for the excess baggage. Get it up to FL250 and switch on the long-range cruise and should be able to do it.
Air Humberside - yeah BRS has been looked at over and over and again with the demise of BACON. There wasn't anything that seemed viable or worthwhile - shame really. Good people there. Lets hope some of them relocate to PLH.
Air Humberside - yeah BRS has been looked at over and over and again with the demise of BACON. There wasn't anything that seemed viable or worthwhile - shame really. Good people there. Lets hope some of them relocate to PLH.
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In the slotlist for the summer of 2008 in RTM, Air Southwest has slots for a flight from/to LGW. 3x daily on weekdays and one flight on sunday. To be operated with the DH3. But they that's if the use them.