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Any comparison with 2010 is meaningless due to the volcanic ash and severe weather in November and December
These numbers showing the trend since 2005 are more interesting:-
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Full year
806656
789155
764440
763205
721620
682990
710791
December
64749
61922
63006
58689
58341
50201
58654
Bearing in mind that the massive runway expenditure was built on a business case which projected on-going growth, this is even more alarming.
Obviously the world wide economic situation wasn't foreseen, and we are where we are, but surely these numbers suggest the whole business model is failing and a proper review of the cost base, and an associated recovery plan, is now needed as a matter of urgency.
These numbers showing the trend since 2005 are more interesting:-
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Full year
806656
789155
764440
763205
721620
682990
710791
December
64749
61922
63006
58689
58341
50201
58654
Bearing in mind that the massive runway expenditure was built on a business case which projected on-going growth, this is even more alarming.
Obviously the world wide economic situation wasn't foreseen, and we are where we are, but surely these numbers suggest the whole business model is failing and a proper review of the cost base, and an associated recovery plan, is now needed as a matter of urgency.
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How many times. The runway extension was a safety requirement. It was never done to increase business. Indeed the usable area of the runway has not changed. All that has changed is the length of the run off areas.
Its time for the airport to be privatised. As a start the baggage handling should be taken over by the handling companies, that will certainly reduce costs.
Its time for the airport to be privatised. As a start the baggage handling should be taken over by the handling companies, that will certainly reduce costs.
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And the tag line under the image of the article...
And the interview itself under the tagline...
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New route just announced by Manx2 from Reynoldsway to London-Oxford with a connection to Jersey.
Jersey gets new air route to Oxford - Business News | businesslife.co
Jersey gets new air route to Oxford - Business News | businesslife.co
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yessir, thats good news
. its on the Oxford Airport website
London Oxford (Kidlington) Airport EGTK/OXF - Oxford Airport News & Press Releases
Does anyone know what Oxford Airport is like?
. its on the Oxford Airport websiteLondon Oxford (Kidlington) Airport EGTK/OXF - Oxford Airport News & Press Releases
Does anyone know what Oxford Airport is like?
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Manx2 OXF route
Lets see how Flybe like this against their IOM - LTN - JER route. If it drives down prices great, but I know a few IOM residents use the route to connect to bucket & spade routes from Luton.
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FlyBs LTN is only 3 days a week now and Blue islands are the same. This will give 7 days a week to JER but not direct so it looks like a comfort break in OXF will be involved
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IOM Spotter - Isn't the Flybe route back to 7 days in summer, via LTN?
I can see the attaction of some MK business people but LTN has so much more to offer than Oxford as far as connections. JER bound from IOM are very few. I run this route very often, JER - LTN almost demands it's own dedicated service, through passangers are very small, even with Blue Islands price!
If JER was a winner Flybe would have done a direct service by now.
They do well on IOM - LTN then LTN - JER, everything else is just hassle for crew & dispatchers (god I have seen this too many times!)
I can see the attaction of some MK business people but LTN has so much more to offer than Oxford as far as connections. JER bound from IOM are very few. I run this route very often, JER - LTN almost demands it's own dedicated service, through passangers are very small, even with Blue Islands price!
If JER was a winner Flybe would have done a direct service by now.
They do well on IOM - LTN then LTN - JER, everything else is just hassle for crew & dispatchers (god I have seen this too many times!)
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whats the latest re the old control tower getting knocked down? is there a dep lounge extension and a rearrangement of security search area? and is there some work taking place for baggage (either dep or inbound)?
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The old tower is coming down on the 28/29th Jan, starting Sat Afternoon, finishing by 1700 Sunday. Scaffolding has been removed ready for demolition. The stands surrounding the tower (5,6,9,10,11) will be closed when this takes place. This should of been done in the first place, as it would of been down in Oct/Nov. It will then be covered over. I suppose natural progression of the departure lounge down the apron is envisaged, but that won't happen for a good while I would of thought, if at all.
Not sure about the timescale for the baggage (outbound) / passenger security.
Not sure about the timescale for the baggage (outbound) / passenger security.