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That would be absolutely fantastic of true.
They did say when they opened their GLA base they would consider ABZ in the (then) future.
Richard Taylor posted a while ago about a Jet2 rumour as well.
If true we can expect an announcement in the coming weeks. Fingers crossed.
They did say when they opened their GLA base they would consider ABZ in the (then) future.
Richard Taylor posted a while ago about a Jet2 rumour as well.
If true we can expect an announcement in the coming weeks. Fingers crossed.
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No, not a new route (fat chance!)
ABZ Route Dev Team are out there, 'speed-dating' (as they put it on their tw*tter site) airlines for new routes.
Expect something in the next 10yrs...to SVG...in a turboprop...
To be fair, if the odd airline tried something from ABZ & it isn't supported by the business community because there are just insufficient numbers, then it's an onerous task they have!
The Biz community now have LHR, AMS, CDG, FRA, CPH for onward connections. And bizjets/props.
ABZ Route Dev Team are out there, 'speed-dating' (as they put it on their tw*tter site) airlines for new routes.
Expect something in the next 10yrs...to SVG...in a turboprop...
To be fair, if the odd airline tried something from ABZ & it isn't supported by the business community because there are just insufficient numbers, then it's an onerous task they have!
The Biz community now have LHR, AMS, CDG, FRA, CPH for onward connections. And bizjets/props.
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Luftie/Frankie
Seems from yesterday's press story that they are happy with route's performance - 85% LF on peak, & bigger aircraft planned for S13. Presumably less E190 & more A319/320.
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Good to hear about Luftys continued satisfaction. I actually wonder if we could see any more of them i.e MUC - could be a nice fit for a CRJ.
In regards to LCY we'll find out on 15/10. Assuming the schedules don't lie, two of the three flights are sold out next Friday.
In regards to LCY we'll find out on 15/10. Assuming the schedules don't lie, two of the three flights are sold out next Friday.
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We flew out to FRA and back a couple of weeks ago. 6am flight out was completely full as was 16.00 return flight on a Thursday. My boss also flew out last weekend and both flights full. This is sooooo good to see and hear.
In fact what was interesting when we arrived at FRA (we were going on to Black Forest and had booked the Lufthansa fly and rail tickets) there were only us and one other person collecting bags at FRA. Everyone else on that flight must have been transiting to further destinations.
Really happy that this route seems to be doing well as for us personally saves the hassle of connecting through LHR or AMS. The fly rail idea is absolutely fantastic and well worth it. 29 euros for second class and 49 euros for first class
In fact what was interesting when we arrived at FRA (we were going on to Black Forest and had booked the Lufthansa fly and rail tickets) there were only us and one other person collecting bags at FRA. Everyone else on that flight must have been transiting to further destinations.
Really happy that this route seems to be doing well as for us personally saves the hassle of connecting through LHR or AMS. The fly rail idea is absolutely fantastic and well worth it. 29 euros for second class and 49 euros for first class
In fact what was interesting when we arrived at FRA (we were going on to Black Forest and had booked the Lufthansa fly and rail tickets) there were only us and one other person collecting bags at FRA. Everyone else on that flight must have been transiting to further destinations.
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most Aberdeen - London flights are sold out EVERY Friday
all those who work in Aberdeen and live in a decent spot crowd the airport desperate to get home - often looks like a scene from Gordon of Khartoum as the Mad Mullah is about to arrive...... every man for himself
Funnily enough the same thing doesn't seem to happen in Paris, Rome or Madrid
The only time you can get a decent hotwl room up there at a reasonable price is on Fri-Sun nights. Every early Monday morning any UK aiport is full of the living dead shuffling in a line for a flight to ABZ - anything to avoid spending an extra hour there.............
all those who work in Aberdeen and live in a decent spot crowd the airport desperate to get home - often looks like a scene from Gordon of Khartoum as the Mad Mullah is about to arrive...... every man for himself
Funnily enough the same thing doesn't seem to happen in Paris, Rome or Madrid
The only time you can get a decent hotwl room up there at a reasonable price is on Fri-Sun nights. Every early Monday morning any UK aiport is full of the living dead shuffling in a line for a flight to ABZ - anything to avoid spending an extra hour there.............
Funny you should say that. I hear that there is a specialist corporate finance advisor out punting Eastern around to parties who may have some interest. Of course, any business is always for sale if the price is right, but there's a difference between that and actively trying to solicit offers, as would appear to be the case right now.
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September had a decent month with a 1.4% increase in numbers despite no Offshore Europe. 303k seems pretty respectable if you ask me.
Expected small declines on key routes such as LHR, SVG, AMS but still pretty decent.
Someone asked about LCY - in it's first week, 32 rotations - 913 pax - 36%LF.
An ok start and can only improve with BE buggering off LGW it should post some pretty impressive results.
Expected small declines on key routes such as LHR, SVG, AMS but still pretty decent.
Someone asked about LCY - in it's first week, 32 rotations - 913 pax - 36%LF.
An ok start and can only improve with BE buggering off LGW it should post some pretty impressive results.