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Meassage on LGW website
We are very sorry but live flight information is currently not available. We recognise that this is key customer information and we are doing all we can to restore the service back to normal as soon as possible.
We recognise that this is key customer information
So LGW, if you recognise that it is so important, how come it's taken you this long to realise the complete mess it is in and do anything about it?
It was a complete shambles--how anyone could have got info from it I don't know--0/10 !
Was still showing this am EK 10 to Dxb LAST NIGHT AS SCHEDULED!!It took off almost on time as I heard it go.
Hopefully when the system goes live again-it will be updated AND GIVE correct up to date info!LHR is fine for info and has been for the last few days.
A friend was trying to get details of a LGW arrival this morning and cannot even get put thro to an agent for more info ( like you used to be able to do-)-COME ON GATWICK IMPROVE!
Having virtually no stands open was a joke as well yesterday!
Was still showing this am EK 10 to Dxb LAST NIGHT AS SCHEDULED!!It took off almost on time as I heard it go.
Hopefully when the system goes live again-it will be updated AND GIVE correct up to date info!LHR is fine for info and has been for the last few days.
A friend was trying to get details of a LGW arrival this morning and cannot even get put thro to an agent for more info ( like you used to be able to do-)-COME ON GATWICK IMPROVE!
Having virtually no stands open was a joke as well yesterday!
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Aer Lingus to downsize Gatwick base from 5 to 3 aircraft from Summer 2010.
Remaining routes:
Dublin
Knock
Malaga
Cork (new!)
Easyjet 1 - Aerlingus 0
Remember what happened Aerlingus when they tried to take on Easyjet's european routes at Belfast?!
I think its fair to say
Easyjet 2 - Aerlingus 0
Remaining routes:
Dublin
Knock
Malaga
Cork (new!)
Easyjet 1 - Aerlingus 0
Remember what happened Aerlingus when they tried to take on Easyjet's european routes at Belfast?!
I think its fair to say
Easyjet 2 - Aerlingus 0
True Blue
Think these are on site in error-the man on the LGW aviation society blog last night commented about it saying there are FR flights on there that dont belong here!!
Think these are on site in error-the man on the LGW aviation society blog last night commented about it saying there are FR flights on there that dont belong here!!
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The problem with Aer lingus at LGW
Aer Lingus did'nt stand a chance LGW, everone knows LGW is a big holiday destination gateway in the UK but Aer Lingus would'nt pop into my mind when looking for a holiday flight ( and i know who fly where ) Mr and Mrs Joe blogs looking for fight only would look at Thomas Cook, Thomson, Ryanair-Easyjet, Flybe, BA I dont think many would even think of Aer Lingus unless traveling to Ireland but even then Ryanair would be looked at before Aer Lingus...
The only way for Aer Lingus to move into other markets (UK holiday flight only) would be a re-brand...
The only way for Aer Lingus to move into other markets (UK holiday flight only) would be a re-brand...
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You got it !!! A new brand aimed towards your new market works a whole lot better than a brand people link with flights to Ireland 
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If you asked the people on the streets of London and areas around if they know where AerLingus flys most would say WHO and the the rest would say Ireland.
Thats not forgeting the people in European Cities who wish to fly to London they probabley cant even say Aer lingus or spell it, thats nothing against them its just an un-friendly European name.
By rebranding the news spreads fast of a new player in the market even if its not new people will see a new Airline.
. If you asked the people on the streets of London and areas around if they know where AerLingus flys most would say WHO and the the rest would say Ireland.
Thats not forgeting the people in European Cities who wish to fly to London they probabley cant even say Aer lingus or spell it, thats nothing against them its just an un-friendly European name.
By rebranding the news spreads fast of a new player in the market even if its not new people will see a new Airline.
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EasyJet capitalises as rivals cut Gatwick routes
Budget carrier EasyJet is to boost aircraft and routes from Gatwick this summer as Aer Lingus cuts back from the airport (see previous TravelMole story).
Three aircraft are to be added at Gatwick fleet, increasing the fleet to 43.
The development comes in the wake of recently announced reductions in Gatwick operations by airlines such Aer Lingus and Danish airline Cimber.
EayJet UK regional general manager Paul Simmons said: “We are proud to have developed our business at Gatwick over the last few years.
“As a result of this additional capacity, we plan to announce some great new routes from Gatwick for this summer within the next few weeks.”
by Phil Davies
http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1140337.php
Budget carrier EasyJet is to boost aircraft and routes from Gatwick this summer as Aer Lingus cuts back from the airport (see previous TravelMole story).
Three aircraft are to be added at Gatwick fleet, increasing the fleet to 43.
The development comes in the wake of recently announced reductions in Gatwick operations by airlines such Aer Lingus and Danish airline Cimber.
EayJet UK regional general manager Paul Simmons said: “We are proud to have developed our business at Gatwick over the last few years.
“As a result of this additional capacity, we plan to announce some great new routes from Gatwick for this summer within the next few weeks.”
by Phil Davies
http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1140337.php
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Intending to price out the smaller carriers?
Heard a rumour that Gatwick are trying to change the way they charge airlines to use the airport, putting all fees together, and including it in the landing fee, also heard that "Noise" of a/c will be taken into account. As a result, it will cost the same to land a Dash 8 as it will to land a 747. They want to get rid of the 50 and 70 seaters in favour of bigger aircraft per landing slot. Hope this is wrong, sounds like Heathrow all over again 
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Yes, it does seem incredible !
I doubt that things are any worse than at Heathrow or Stansted and I believe they are both able to operate.
You have to wonder if there is any substance to the earlier post regarding the previous operators behaviour in the run up to the sale...... run down supplies, conserve cash, etc. However that would have been shortsighted because it's the same employees, ( bar a few directors ), trying to run the place.
Weird.
I doubt that things are any worse than at Heathrow or Stansted and I believe they are both able to operate.
You have to wonder if there is any substance to the earlier post regarding the previous operators behaviour in the run up to the sale...... run down supplies, conserve cash, etc. However that would have been shortsighted because it's the same employees, ( bar a few directors ), trying to run the place.
Weird.
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Gatwick Problems
And according to their website there are only going to allow limited departures when it does open. I imagine the weather must be bad there but I cannot remember Gatwick being closed for so long on a number of occasions recently - maybe somebody can explain please!
It would also be interesting to find out what the easyJet management think of the new owners performance so far as it seems Gatwick to them is the best thing since sliced bread!
It would also be interesting to find out what the easyJet management think of the new owners performance so far as it seems Gatwick to them is the best thing since sliced bread!