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would be good to start seeing some jets as apart from the current BA, ryanair and bmibaby 737 movements we only currently see DH8-300's and Q400's
would be great to start seeing some E145 and E195's down here
also notice that skybus have announced that they are starting Newquay-Cardiff from 2008 !
every little helps as they say!
would be great to start seeing some E145 and E195's down here
also notice that skybus have announced that they are starting Newquay-Cardiff from 2008 !
every little helps as they say!
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It would be a shame if it was the Q400 on the Reus service......then again the Q400 did operate Exeter to Murcia a couple of times so it is possible. The bookings are not available in shares yet so don't know for certain what type it will be.
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muppets!!!
from bbc news website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7146159.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7146159.stm
Environmental Protestors have climbed onto the roof of Newquay Airport in Cornwall to highlight their concerns about climate change.
The group from Rising Tide UK wants to stop any further expansion, but airport managers said they were misinformed and put passengers' safety in jeopardy.
One climate campaigner, known only as Benjamin, said: "We really need to get carbon emissions under control."
The protest coincides with new flight route from Newquay to Geneva.
The climate campaigners were persuaded down by police and security staff after spending three hours on the roof.
Sgt Andy Buckley said: "We do have some concerns about the roof condition."
"There was some work taking place there so it's important that we safely get the protestors down and establish whether any damage has been done." In a statement a spokesperson for the airport said: "These protestors are attacking an airport that is providing an enviable example on how to develop sustainable aviation."
The group from Rising Tide UK wants to stop any further expansion, but airport managers said they were misinformed and put passengers' safety in jeopardy.
One climate campaigner, known only as Benjamin, said: "We really need to get carbon emissions under control."
The protest coincides with new flight route from Newquay to Geneva.
The climate campaigners were persuaded down by police and security staff after spending three hours on the roof.
Sgt Andy Buckley said: "We do have some concerns about the roof condition."
"There was some work taking place there so it's important that we safely get the protestors down and establish whether any damage has been done." In a statement a spokesperson for the airport said: "These protestors are attacking an airport that is providing an enviable example on how to develop sustainable aviation."
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Both new Ryanair routes will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Stansted will increase to 13 flights per week for the summer.
Seems like the Ryanair and Newquay have resolved their differences then?
Stansted will increase to 13 flights per week for the summer.
Seems like the Ryanair and Newquay have resolved their differences then?
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just caught the very end of the bbc local news! nothing on the cornwall news website yet and nothing on the newquay airport website either!
caught something from a Ryanair spokesperson saying somthing along the lines of Ryanair have come to a workable compromise with Cornwall County Council
i expect that the px are still paying the 5quid departure charge as i dont see how they could police ryanair customers not and others still paying it and also no mention from what i heard on the news that its been dropped! i would however suspect that the airport is going to charge a significantly reduced landing charge in order to secure the increased capacity to Stanstead along with the new European flights
caught something from a Ryanair spokesperson saying somthing along the lines of Ryanair have come to a workable compromise with Cornwall County Council
i expect that the px are still paying the 5quid departure charge as i dont see how they could police ryanair customers not and others still paying it and also no mention from what i heard on the news that its been dropped! i would however suspect that the airport is going to charge a significantly reduced landing charge in order to secure the increased capacity to Stanstead along with the new European flights
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From Newquay Airports website:
Increased frequency to Stansted and Spanish flights confirmed with Ryanair from Newquay Cornwall Airport
Newquay Cornwall Airport will now have a total of 24 routes for 2008 after Ryanair announced today that they are establishing services to Girona and Alicante 3 times a week. Ryanair will also increase their Stansted service to double daily making London and the Northern Home Counties even more accessible.
The commercial team headed up by Karen Medweth the Airport Commercial Manager has been working to develop routes with existing and new airlines over the past year. Their success means Newquay will be one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK next year.
Karen Medweth says "It's an exciting time for NewquayCornwallAirport. We have developed excellent relationships with a wide range of airlines.
Travel surveys undertaken earlier this year demonstrated high demand for flights to Spain and we are delighted that Ryanair has responded to this opportunity. This is an important step towards becoming a commercially sustainable airport, plus a long term benefit and service to the residents of Cornwall.
With these new routes Cornish residents will be able to access some of the most attractive destinations in Spain direct from their local airport, saving long surface journeys to other airports in the southwest and the southeast. We also expect to see a major boost in the number of overseas visitors from Spain who will now also be able to fly directly to Cornwall".
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Flight times as follows:
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 05/03/08)
19:35
23:10FR1076
Alicante to Newquay
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 05/03/08)
17:2019:10FR1075
Newquay to Girona
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 31/03/08)
09:20
12:35FR9169
Girona to Newquay
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 31/03/08)
07:4008:55FR9168
Newquay to London Stansted (until 29.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08)18:4519:50FR9905Wed, Thurs
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08) 19:0020:05FR9905Mon
(29.10.07 - 24.03.08)16:4517:50FR9905Fri
(02.11.07 - 28.03.08)12:3013:35FR9905Tues
(18.03.08 - 25.03.08)21:2520:30FR9905Sat
(15.03.08 - 29.03.08)17:2518:30FR9905
Newquay to London Stansted (from 31.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
(from 31.03.08)08:2009:25FR9903
London Stansted to Newquay (until 29.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08)17:1018:20FR9904Wed, Thurs
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08) 17:3018:35FR9904Mon
(29.10.07 - 24.03.08)15:1516:20FR9904Fri
(02.11.07 - 28.03.08)11:0012:05FR9904Tues
(18.03.08 - 25.03.08)19:5521:00FR9904Sat
(15.03.08 - 29.03.08)15:5517:00FR9904
London Stansted to Newquay (from 31.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
(from 31.03.08)06:4507:55FR9902
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so...... do we think that there is more to come from existing or new carriers prior to the summer08 schedules kicking in ???
seems like its going to be quite a busy summer for NQY
<H2>Ryanair Announces New Destinations
Increased frequency to Stansted and Spanish flights confirmed with Ryanair from Newquay Cornwall Airport
Newquay Cornwall Airport will now have a total of 24 routes for 2008 after Ryanair announced today that they are establishing services to Girona and Alicante 3 times a week. Ryanair will also increase their Stansted service to double daily making London and the Northern Home Counties even more accessible.
The commercial team headed up by Karen Medweth the Airport Commercial Manager has been working to develop routes with existing and new airlines over the past year. Their success means Newquay will be one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK next year.
Karen Medweth says "It's an exciting time for NewquayCornwallAirport. We have developed excellent relationships with a wide range of airlines.
Travel surveys undertaken earlier this year demonstrated high demand for flights to Spain and we are delighted that Ryanair has responded to this opportunity. This is an important step towards becoming a commercially sustainable airport, plus a long term benefit and service to the residents of Cornwall.
With these new routes Cornish residents will be able to access some of the most attractive destinations in Spain direct from their local airport, saving long surface journeys to other airports in the southwest and the southeast. We also expect to see a major boost in the number of overseas visitors from Spain who will now also be able to fly directly to Cornwall".
Flight times as follows:
<H2>Newquay to Alicante
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 05/03/08)
19:35
23:10FR1076
Alicante to Newquay
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 05/03/08)
17:2019:10FR1075
Newquay to Girona
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 31/03/08)
09:20
12:35FR9169
Girona to Newquay
Days
Dep:
Arr:
Flt No.
Tue, Thurs and Sat
(From 31/03/08)
07:4008:55FR9168
Newquay to London Stansted (until 29.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08)18:4519:50FR9905Wed, Thurs
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08) 19:0020:05FR9905Mon
(29.10.07 - 24.03.08)16:4517:50FR9905Fri
(02.11.07 - 28.03.08)12:3013:35FR9905Tues
(18.03.08 - 25.03.08)21:2520:30FR9905Sat
(15.03.08 - 29.03.08)17:2518:30FR9905
Newquay to London Stansted (from 31.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
(from 31.03.08)08:2009:25FR9903
London Stansted to Newquay (until 29.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08)17:1018:20FR9904Wed, Thurs
(28.10.07 - 27.03.08) 17:3018:35FR9904Mon
(29.10.07 - 24.03.08)15:1516:20FR9904Fri
(02.11.07 - 28.03.08)11:0012:05FR9904Tues
(18.03.08 - 25.03.08)19:5521:00FR9904Sat
(15.03.08 - 29.03.08)15:5517:00FR9904
London Stansted to Newquay (from 31.03.08)
DaysDep:Arr:Flt No.Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
(from 31.03.08)06:4507:55FR9902
so...... do we think that there is more to come from existing or new carriers prior to the summer08 schedules kicking in ???
seems like its going to be quite a busy summer for NQY
Obviously pleased to see all these new routes out of Newquay, will the A30 now be emptier with all these flights going to London or is someone going to get burned?
Spanish routes are interesting and there may well be a golden opportunity for regional development if a concerted effort is made in Spain to attract incoming traffic, something Destination South West need to latch on to.
Of course many working residents of Cornwall are directly involved in tourism and therefore unlikely to take Summer holidays away when they earn most of their income but nonetheless I am sure there will be a strong response from the retired sector.
Five years ago I doubt any of this would have worked but who knows maybe with the newer demographics of the area the market is now strong enough to sustain the growth..... time will tell!
Spanish routes are interesting and there may well be a golden opportunity for regional development if a concerted effort is made in Spain to attract incoming traffic, something Destination South West need to latch on to.
Of course many working residents of Cornwall are directly involved in tourism and therefore unlikely to take Summer holidays away when they earn most of their income but nonetheless I am sure there will be a strong response from the retired sector.
Five years ago I doubt any of this would have worked but who knows maybe with the newer demographics of the area the market is now strong enough to sustain the growth..... time will tell!
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Just as Flybe announce expansion plans at NQY, Ryanair jump in.
Reus vs Gerona...............Q400 vs B737-800
We will see. I know I would prefer the comfortable carrier, leather seats, no advertising in your face but will Flybe's route prove a success?
Reus vs Gerona...............Q400 vs B737-800
We will see. I know I would prefer the comfortable carrier, leather seats, no advertising in your face but will Flybe's route prove a success?
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From what i understand the IOM-NQY-REU is more of a charter operation so i doubt that Ryanair's new Gerona service will have much of an impact on this service to be honest with you.
In my own personal opinion i feel that the London flights are all sustainable, and i suspect that there is room for further expansion to London, perhaps Luton again?
At the end of the day the various London routes seem to serve different customer bases in 2 different parts of London, the 2 Stansted Ryanair services will put 378 seats per direction, per day up for grabs, mainly to the tourist customer (not to say that its only tourist customers).
Air Southwest's 4 daily flights to Gatwick (200 seats each way) are mainly business orientated passengers along with customers transferring to other flights at LGW and BA's daily 737-400/500 operation is well a mix of everything, connecting passengers to other BA services, holiday customers etc etc etc (min 110 passengers each way depending on type of aircraft.
The summer 08 schedule announced so far is very good news for the airport considering the transition from Military to Civil control of the airfield and the associated costs to obtain a CAA licence. Basically every passenger will be paying the £5 airport development charge, so looking at the expected flights on the busy days when the Ryanair flights are operating a full schedule:
Ryanair - 2xStansted @ say 150 outbound passengers each flight, plus 100 each on Gerona & Alicante= 500 passengers
BA - 1xGatwick @ 70 passengers = 70 passengers
BMIBABY- 1xManchester @ 100 passengers= 100 passengers
Flybe- 1xBelfast,Birmingham,Edinburgh,Glasgow,Southampton @ 40passengers per flight= 200 passengers
Air Southwest - Various departures including Gatwick, Dublin, Cork, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow etc, say that they clear 500 passengers a day through NQY as a minimum on days when all services run= 500 passangers
just as a rough play around with minumum passenger numbers and not including some services gives you 1370 passengers @£5 per passenger gives you well over 6800 quid per day towards the expansion plans and getting the CAA licence,
From The newquay airport website:
The second stage of works are targeted to commence in early 2008, subject to planning approval, and will bring forward an extension to the terminal building catering for a relocated Arrivals Hall, enabling expansion of the departure lounge, creation of a business lounge, a new departure gate, new retail facilities, new roadside elevations and a comprehensive landscaping scheme.
Transition Project – What is it?
The primary purpose of the Transition Project is to secure a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Licence in order to keep the civilian airport open when the RAF cease military flying.
Anticipated there would be a minimum set of works required to secure the Licence on "Day One" Transition from a military to a civilian operated airport, with expected requirement for further works within a defined period afterwards to "Retain the Licence"
The main elements of the "Day One" Transition Works are:
Transition Project – What is it?
The primary purpose of the Transition Project is to secure a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Licence in order to keep the civilian airport open when the RAF cease military flying.
Anticipated there would be a minimum set of works required to secure the Licence on "Day One" Transition from a military to a civilian operated airport, with expected requirement for further works within a defined period afterwards to "Retain the Licence"
The main elements of the "Day One" Transition Works are:
- Replacement of all Navigational Aids
- New approach lighting
- New runway lighting to reduce runway width
- New Fire Appliances
- New security fence around entire airfield
- Taxiway widening and re-profiling (Alpha and Bravo)
- Delethalisation and Removal of RHAGS (arrester gear for incoming military aircraft)
- Site compound
- Fire Training Rig
- Temporary Accommodation for Fire Service
- Air Traffic Control Tower
- New water supply to north side of runway
- Rendezvous point
- Runway Resurfacing
- Permanent Fire Station
- Tree Management
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How do you like your Christmas lunch? Perhaps against a backdrop of sparkling sea, bathed in warm, welcoming sunshine, while somebody else does the work? Add a delicious dessert in the form of a string of palm splayed dream islands, and you have a Christmas present to top them all.
Departing Newquay Cornwall Airport on 20 December 2007 the flight lands in Barbados where you will meet the cruise ship. The cruise last for 14 days visiting some of the most beautiful islands including, Tobago, Jamaica, Antigua, and St Lucia before returning to Barbados on 4 January 2008.
Departing Newquay Cornwall Airport on 20 December 2007 the flight lands in Barbados where you will meet the cruise ship. The cruise last for 14 days visiting some of the most beautiful islands including, Tobago, Jamaica, Antigua, and St Lucia before returning to Barbados on 4 January 2008.
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The main elements of the "Day One" Transition Works are:
Replacement of all Navigational Aids
New approach lighting
New runway lighting to reduce runway width
New Fire Appliances
New security fence around entire airfield
Taxiway widening and re-profiling (Alpha and Bravo)
Delethalisation and Removal of RHAGS (arrester gear for incoming military aircraft)
Site compound
Fire Training Rig
Temporary Accommodation for Fire Service
Air Traffic Control Tower
New water supply to north side of runway
Rendezvous point
Runway Resurfacing
Permanent Fire Station
Tree Management
New approach lighting
New runway lighting to reduce runway width
New Fire Appliances
New security fence around entire airfield
Taxiway widening and re-profiling (Alpha and Bravo)
Delethalisation and Removal of RHAGS (arrester gear for incoming military aircraft)
Site compound
Fire Training Rig
Temporary Accommodation for Fire Service
Air Traffic Control Tower
New water supply to north side of runway
Rendezvous point
Runway Resurfacing
Permanent Fire Station
Tree Management
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Seems an interesting concept, who/what operated this flight?
i think in previous years that the flight started elsewhere and NQY was a pickup point (much like the WOW Gatwick-Newquay-Plymouth) before heading off to Barbados, dont know if it was the same this year.
we had a leaflet through our doorbox advertising more of these for winter 08 and into 09 but seem to of chucked the leaflet out!
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Airport expansion given go-ahead
From BBC news website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7197797.stm
Airport expansion given go-ahead
Expansion plans for Cornwall's Newquay Airport have been approved.
Good news!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7197797.stm
Airport expansion given go-ahead
Expansion plans for Cornwall's Newquay Airport have been approved.
The changes include a larger arrivals hall and departure lounge with an extra gate, a new retail outlet, business lounge and more seating.
Car parking spaces will also increase and a covered walkway will be built to link arrivals and departures halls. An airport spokesman said the improvements were needed to cope with expected growth in passenger numbers and 13 new destinations being served. Chris Cain, project director, said: "We have been gearing up to start work as soon as planning permission was received so this week's decision was great news, allowing us to make an early start."
Car parking spaces will also increase and a covered walkway will be built to link arrivals and departures halls. An airport spokesman said the improvements were needed to cope with expected growth in passenger numbers and 13 new destinations being served. Chris Cain, project director, said: "We have been gearing up to start work as soon as planning permission was received so this week's decision was great news, allowing us to make an early start."
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Can someone tell me how many a/c parking stands now exist on the main apron close to the terminal? How many will there be for summer 2008? I haven't got an up to date AIP or Jepp. plate here to look the information up, and I'm out of touch with recent construction work.
Just wondering where all these flights are going to park if several are on the ground at once, which seems likely in summer 2008. I remember back in 2005 when I met an incoming pax off the morning Ryanair, that the aircraft had to park on the military side of the field as the 2 stands next to the terminal were both occupied. The pax were bussed across the airport in an old London bus after a long delay. Not very good for the image of Cornwall's international airport although some pax thought it was very Cornish!
Just wondering where all these flights are going to park if several are on the ground at once, which seems likely in summer 2008. I remember back in 2005 when I met an incoming pax off the morning Ryanair, that the aircraft had to park on the military side of the field as the 2 stands next to the terminal were both occupied. The pax were bussed across the airport in an old London bus after a long delay. Not very good for the image of Cornwall's international airport although some pax thought it was very Cornish!
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no what you mean!
looking at the flymaybe timetable looks like between 12:00 and 13:00 on Tuesdays especially will be a very busy time!
looks like the following will be in:
BE454 Birmingham
BE674 Edinburgh
BE712 Glasgow
BE1782 Southampton
also think that there will be a couple of WOW flights in.
cant remember exactly how many stands there are now but 3 gates and certainly the main stands and then some more off to the sea end of the terminal
looking at the flymaybe timetable looks like between 12:00 and 13:00 on Tuesdays especially will be a very busy time!
looks like the following will be in:
BE454 Birmingham
BE674 Edinburgh
BE712 Glasgow
BE1782 Southampton
also think that there will be a couple of WOW flights in.
cant remember exactly how many stands there are now but 3 gates and certainly the main stands and then some more off to the sea end of the terminal